Ahead of the 2027 general election, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Atiku, one of the arrow heads of the anti-Tinubu coalition under the aegis of African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Atiku made his decision known through a letter written to his ward chairman, in Adamawa.
The letter reads: “I’m writing to formally resign my membership from the People’s Democratic Party (POP) unth immediate effect.
“I would like to take this opportunity to express my profound gratitude for the opportunities I have been given by the party.
“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.
“However, I find it necessary to part ways due to the current trajectory the party has taken, which I believe diverges from the foundational principles we stood for.
“It is with a heavy heart that I resign, recognizing the irreconcilable differences that have emerged.
“I wish the party and its leadership all the best In the future. Thank you once again for the opportunities and support.”
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