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Shockwaves in Nigerian Politics: Atiku Abubakar Quits PDP
In a stunning political development, former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially parted ways with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a political home he helped to establish and once represented at the highest levels of national politics.
The news broke on July 16, 2025, when respected media personality Dele Momodu shared Atiku’s resignation letter, dated July 14, on social media. The letter was addressed to the chairman of his local ward, PDP Jada 1, located in Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
In the letter, Atiku expressed deep gratitude for his years within the party, highlighting the privilege of serving as Vice President for two terms and twice contesting for the presidency under the PDP’s banner. However, he noted that recent shifts in the party’s direction had created a growing rift between his values and the party’s evolving stance.
“It is with a heavy heart that I resign,” Atiku wrote, citing “irreconcilable differences” with the PDP’s current path. He expressed concern that the party had strayed from its original vision—a vision he helped shape from its inception.
Atiku’s resignation marks a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s political landscape. As a key figure in national politics for decades, his departure raises questions about the future of the PDP and where he may turn next. Will he retire from politics altogether, or is this the beginning of a new chapter?
One thing is certain: Nigerian politics just got a lot more interesting.
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