Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ending a decades-long association with the party he helped found. His decision was communicated in a letter dated Monday, July 14, 2025, addressed to the PDP Chairman, Jada 1 Ward, Jada LGA, Adamawa State, and shared publicly on X (formerly Twitter) by his media aide, Abdul Rasheeth, on Wednesday.
Atiku’s Resignation Letter: Key Points
In the letter, Atiku said he was quitting the PDP with immediate effect, expressing “profound gratitude” for the opportunities the party afforded him, including two presidential runs and his service as Nigeria’s Vice President (1999–2007).
He described himself as a founding father of the PDP and called the decision “heartbreaking,” but said the party had drifted from its foundational principles and become mired in irreconcilable internal crises that weaken its electoral prospects.
Coalition Politics Ahead of 2027
Atiku’s move comes in the build-up to the 2027 general election, following his acknowledgement of involvement in forming an opposition coalition that has adopted the ADC platform.
From Denial to Departure: The Messaging Shift
Before the release of the resignation letter, Atiku’s media adviser, Paul Ibe, dismissed reports of his defection as false, politically motivated smear campaigns pushed by unreliable social media sources. At the time, Ibe insisted Atiku remained a loyal PDP member and urged the public to ignore “baseless rumours.”
The now-public resignation letter marks a clear break from those earlier denials.
Excerpted Language From Atiku’s Letter
- “I am writing to formally resign my membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect.”
- “…it is indeed heartbreaking for me to make this decision.”
- “I find it necessary to part ways due to the current trajectory the Party has taken… irreconcilable differences have emerged.”
- “I wish the Party and its leadership all the best.”
The letter was acknowledged and received on July 14, 2025, by Hammardama Abubakar.
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Timeline at a Glance
- July 14, 2025 (Mon): Atiku’s resignation letter was submitted to PDP Jada 1 Ward.
- Earlier (Date Noted in Prior Statements): Adviser Paul Ibe publicly denies defection rumours.
- July 16, 2025 (Wed): Letter shared on X by media aide Abdul Rasheeth; resignation becomes public.
- Toward 2027: Atiku aligns with an ADC-linked opposition coalition (awaiting confirmation on full party name).
Why This Matters
Signals of realignment in Nigeria’s opposition politics ahead of 2027.
Raises questions about the future of the PDP without its most recognizable national figure.
Could reshape coalition math at the federal level, especially if ADC (or coalition platform) attracts other PDP dissidents.
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