12th March, 2024
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied a report in a national newspaper that he is planning to abandon the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP for a new party he will form alongside some other prominent politicians ahead of the 2027 general election.
Atiku who said this on his X platform reaffirmed his commitment to the PPD while repeating his call for the merger of opposition parties to confront the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
Atiku who has been part of presidential contests since 2007 either as an aspirant or contestant lost the 2023 presidential election which he contested on the platform of PDP to Bola Tinubu of APC.
However, he has not indicated if he will contest the presidency again in 2027.
Read his full statement denying that he is not contemplating dumping the PDP below
I have been inundated with calls from our party members, supporters, and concerned Nigerians regarding the fabricated story in The Nation, Tinubu’s ragtag, alleging my departure from the @OfficialPDPNig. Let me be unequivocal: this is pure mischief, devoid of truth. I reaffirm my unwavering loyalty to the PDP while advocating the swift merger of opposition parties. The urgency of this consolidation cannot be overstated.
Tinubu’s relentless pursuit of personal agendas at the expense of national governance is glaring. His myopic focus on 2027 betrays a disregard for the pressing needs of the populace. It’s high time he ceased his bumbling escapades and prioritized the welfare of the people.
My media team is vigorously countering his baseless claims. Let this be a wake-up call to all: the pursuit of power must not overshadow the imperative of effective governance. Together, let us propel Nigeria forward, leaving behind the antics of political charlatans. -AA