Firmer Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to form a merger party that would oust the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.
Atiku in a statement issued Tuesday by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe described the media report as a blatant political mischief allegedly peddled by President Bola Tinubu and his lackeys.
The PDP presidential candidate in the 2023 elections said there should be no doubt, while restating his unwavering dedication to the PDP and the fight for a better Nigeria
Atiku said: “In a blatant display of political mischief, Bola Tinubu and his lackeys have shamelessly peddled false reports suggesting Atiku Abubakar’s imminent departure from the PDP.
“This malicious attempt to sow discord and confusion among the populace cannot go unchallenged.
“Let it be known to all, especially the esteemed supporters of Atiku Abubakar, that the so-called “report” in The Nation newspapers is nothing but a pitiful attempt to deflect attention from the pressing issues plaguing our nation.
At a time when insecurity, poverty, and failed “policies threaten the very fabric of our society, Tinubu and his cohorts would rather engage in cheap political theatrics than address the real challenges facing Nigerians.
“Despite their nefarious machinations, Atiku remains steadfast in his commitment to the PDP and the vital process of opposition party merger.
“He unequivocally condemns Tinubu’s attempts to undermine democracy and calls for swift action to unite opposition forces against the tyrannical grip of the APC.”