BREAKING: Atiku Abubakar Officially Resigns from PDP

In a seismic shake-up of Nigeria’s political landscape, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), sending shockwaves across the nation’s political class just months before the next electoral cycle gains full momentum.

Atiku, a long-standing stalwart of the PDP and the party’s presidential candidate in both the 2019 and 2023 general elections, confirmed his resignation in a statement released this morning. Citing deep dissatisfaction with the party’s direction, unresolved internal crises, and a loss of confidence in its leadership, the political heavyweight announced what he called “a painful but necessary departure.”

“This is not a decision I make lightly,” Atiku wrote. “But after long reflection and countless attempts to rescue the party from its self-destructive path, I have come to the conclusion that the ideals that once made the PDP a platform of hope have been thoroughly eroded.”

Sources close to the former vice president say tensions have been simmering for months, particularly over internal party divisions, zoning disputes, and a perceived lack of strategic direction. His resignation is expected to ignite a fierce realignment ahead of the 2027 elections, with speculations already swirling that he may either join another political party — potentially the Labour Party or a revived Third Force coalition — or float a new political movement entirely.

Reactions have poured in swiftly. Senior PDP officials have expressed shock and disappointment, while members of rival parties are calling the move “a long time coming.” Some analysts believe this could signal the final fragmentation of the PDP as it stands, potentially opening the door for new alliances or a major redefinition of the opposition landscape.

Atiku’s political journey has spanned decades, crossing paths with nearly every major political party in Nigeria, including the APC, ACN, and PDP. His latest move is seen as yet another pivotal chapter in a career defined by ambition, controversy, and resilience.

As Nigeria’s political temperature rises, one thing is certain — Atiku Abubakar’s exit from the PDP marks the beginning of a turbulent new era in the country’s opposition politics, and the full consequences may be felt in the days and weeks ahead.