In a stunning political development, former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has officially resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), ending a decades-long association with the main opposition party.
The announcement, which has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political landscape, was confirmed in a brief statement released on Tuesday morning. Although no official reason was immediately given for the resignation, sources close to the former Vice President suggest it may be connected to internal party disputes and dissatisfaction with the direction of the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Atiku, who served as Vice President under the Olusegun Obasanjo administration from 1999 to 2007, has been a central figure in Nigerian politics and a perennial presidential contender. He has contested for the country’s highest office multiple times, most recently as the PDP’s presidential candidate in the 2019 and 2023 general elections.
His resignation is expected to spark intense speculation about his next political move, with many observers questioning whether he plans to join another party or form a new political platform.
More details are expected in the coming hours as the story develops.
