Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has formally resigned his membership from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), citing “irreconcilable differences” and a departure from the party’s founding principles.
In a letter dated 14 July 2025 and addressed to the PDP Chairman of Jada 1 Ward, Adamawa State, Abubakar expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the opportunities the party afforded him, including his two terms as Vice President and two presidential candidacies. He described these experiences as “significant chapters” of his political life.
“It is indeed heartbreaking for me to make this decision,” Abubakar stated, highlighting his role as one of the founding fathers of the PDP.
However, he explained that the party’s current trajectory no longer aligns with its original values.
“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,” he wrote.
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Despite his resignation, the former Vice President extended best wishes to the PDP and its leadership.
“I wish the Party and its leadership all the best in the future. Thank you once again for the opportunities and support,” he concluded.
The letter, signed by Abubakar, was officially received on the same day by the PDP Ward Secretary, Hammanadama Abubakar.
Atiku Abubakar, who served as Nigeria’s Vice President from 1999 to 2007, remains one of the most prominent political figures in the country. His departure from the PDP is expected to send ripples through Nigeria’s political landscape as the nation approaches another election cycle.
Observers now await Abubakar’s next political move, with speculation rife about whether he intends to align with another party or chart a new course independently.
