Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the party's deviation from its founding principles and "irreconcilable differences" within its ranks.
On July 16, 2025, Atiku submitted his resignation letter to the PDP Chairman of his Ward, Jada 1 in Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State, marking the end of his long association with the former ruling party.
In his resignation letter, Atiku described the decision as "heartbreaking" but necessary given the current state of affairs within the party. The former presidential candidate has been a prominent figure in the PDP for many years and was the party's flagbearer in the 2023 presidential election.
Reacting to the development, former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, made a cryptic post on X (formerly Twitter), saying: "Waziri; When the Admin left the group." The comment appears to suggest that Atiku's departure represents a significant leadership vacuum within the party.
Political analysts note that Atiku is currently a key member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) opposition coalition, with strong indications that he intends to contest for the coalition's presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections.
This resignation comes amid growing political realignments in Nigeria as various political actors position themselves for the next electoral cycle. The move is expected to significantly impact the opposition landscape as the country prepares for the post-Tinubu era.
Atiku's departure from the PDP raises questions about the future direction of Nigeria's main opposition party and how it might reorganize its leadership structure ahead of upcoming electoral challenges.
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