Abuja – Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar (GCON), has formally announced his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party PDP, the party he co-founded and represented as a two-time presidential candidate.
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In a letter dated July 14, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Chairman of Jada 1 Ward, Jada Local Government Area, Adamawa State, Atiku cited “irreconcilable differences” and a shift away from the founding principles of the party as reasons for his decision.
> “Serving two full terms as Vice President of Nigeria and being a Presidential candidate twice has been one of the most significant chapters of my life… However, I find it necessary to part ways due to the current trajectory the Party has taken, which I believe diverges from the foundational principles we stood for,” Atiku stated in the resignation letter.
The letter, officially received and acknowledged by PDP officials, marks the end of an era for one of Nigeria’s most prominent political figures, often described as a stabilizing force within the PDP.
While Atiku has not declared his next political move, his exit from the PDP is expected to send ripples through Nigeria’s political landscape, especially as the 2027 general elections approach.
More details to follow.
