By: Peace Udugba.
Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing a departure from the party’s founding principles. In a letter dated July 14, 2025, addressed to the PDP chairman of Jada 1 Ward in Adamawa State, Atiku expressed his decision to part ways with the party he co-founded, stating that the current trajectory of the PDP diverges from its foundational ideals.
Atiku expressed gratitude for the opportunities he had within the PDP, including serving two terms as Vice President and being a presidential candidate twice. He described his resignation as a difficult but necessary step due to irreconcilable differences within the party.
Following his departure, Atiku is expected to align with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which has been adopted as the platform for a new opposition coalition aiming to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. This coalition includes prominent political figures such as Peter Obi, Nasir El-Rufai, Rotimi Amaechi, and David Mark, who has been appointed as the interim national chairman of the ADC.
The coalition’s formation signifies a strategic consolidation of opposition forces, with the ADC serving as the operational platform for political mobilization nationwide. The group aims to present a credible and united alternative to the ruling APC in the upcoming elections.
Atiku’s resignation and the emergence of this new coalition mark a significant shift in Nigeria’s political landscape, setting the stage for a potentially competitive 2027 presidential race.
