Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has decided to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after many years.
He sent his resignation letter on July 14, 2025, to the PDP Chairman of Jada Ward in Adamawa State’s Jada area.
This step closes a long chapter for a man who played a big role in shaping the party.
In his letter, Atiku mixed thanks with disappointment, explaining that the PDP has moved away from its early goals.
“I’m stepping away from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) right away,” he wrote,
Looking back on his time as Vice President for two terms and his presidential runs in 2019 and 2023 as proud moments.
But he added, “The direction the party is taking doesn’t match the values we started with, so I have to make this tough call.”
His words showed sadness as he thanked the party for its support, while pointing to deep differences that forced his hand.
He ended by wishing the PDP and its leaders well in the days ahead.
Building a Fresh Opposition Force
Atiku’s exit comes as he works to build a new team with other opposition leaders.
Having led the PDP in the last two presidential races, he’s now bringing people together to form a stronger group.
They’ve chosen the Action Democratic Congress (ADC) as their base to take on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections.
Since he helped start the PDP, his departure might weaken it while giving the ADC a boost.
This change hints that Atiku wants to lead a renewed fight against the current government, using his rich experience to unite different voices.
Experts are already wondering if this will make the opposition stronger or split it apart, considering Nigeria’s tricky political scene.
A Turning Point for Nigerian Politics
With the 2027 election just two years away, Atiku’s timing suggests he’s ready to shake up the opposition’s plans.
His role in the ADC could draw in other politicians who feel left out, posing a real challenge to the APC.
Yet, it also leaves the PDP wondering how it will recover without such a key figure.
For everyday Nigerians, this might offer a new option in the next vote, though the ADC’s success will hinge on presenting a clear vision.
Atiku’s history as a PDP founder gives his choice extra weight, marking a crucial moment that could shift party loyalties and influence how people vote in the future.
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