Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has officially resigned from the opposition party as political realignments gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Atiku confirmed his involvement in the formation of a new coalition platform, the Alliance Democratic Congress (ADC), which he described as a viable alternative for Nigerians seeking change.
His resignation was contained in a letter dated July 14, 2025, addressed to the PDP chairman of Jada 1 Ward, Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The development was made public on Wednesday via a post by Atiku’s Special Assistant on Media on X (formerly Twitter).
In his resignation letter, Atiku expressed appreciation to the PDP for the opportunities the party afforded him, while citing irreconcilable differences and a deviation from the party’s founding principles as reasons for his exit.
“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,” Atiku stated.
“As a founding father of this esteemed party, it is indeed heartbreaking for me to make this decision. However, I find it necessary to part ways due to the current trajectory the party has taken, which diverges from the foundational principles we stood for.”
Atiku’s resignation marks a major shake-up in Nigeria’s political landscape, setting the stage for intense political maneuvering as parties and power blocs prepare for 2027.
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