Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has announced his resignation from the party.
In a letter confirmed by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, and obtained by Vanguard on Wednesday, Atiku said his decision was prompted by the party’s current trajectory, which he believes no longer aligns with its founding principles.
“I am writing to formally resign my membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect,” the letter read in part.
“Serving two full terms as Vice President of Nigeria and being a presidential candidate twice has been one of the most significant chapters of my life. As a founding father of this esteemed party, it is indeed heartbreaking for me to make this decision,” he added.
Atiku noted that while he remains grateful for the opportunities provided by the PDP, irreconcilable differences had made it impossible for him to continue.
His resignation comes just weeks after forming a political coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) with other prominent politicians including 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.
The coalition aims to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
