Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), marking a significant shift in Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a letter dated July 14, 2025, addressed to the PDP chairman of Jada 1 Ward, Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Atiku cited “irreconcilable differences” and a divergence from the party’s founding ideals as the reasons for his departure.
Atiku’s resignation letter, made public on July 16, 2025, via a post on X by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, stated, “I am writing to formally resign my membership from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect.” The former Vice President expressed dissatisfaction with the current direction the party has taken, which he believes is no longer aligned with its founding ideals.
This development comes as no surprise, given Atiku’s recent involvement with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a coalition party he has been working with ahead of the 2027 elections. Atiku’s resignation from PDP is seen as a strategic move, potentially paving the way for new alliances and political realignments in the country.
The news of Atiku’s resignation has sparked reactions from various quarters, with many Nigerians and political analysts weighing in on the implications of this move for the country’s political future. As a key figure in Nigerian politics, Atiku’s decision to leave PDP is likely to have significant repercussions for the party and the broader political landscape.
Atiku’s resignation letter concluded with a heavy heart, recognizing the irreconcilable differences that have emerged between him and the PDP. This move marks the end of a decades-long association with the opposition party he helped found.
