Atiku Abubakar Quits PDP Again: What His Exit Means for Nigeria’s Opposition

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing irreconcilable differences and a deviation from the party's founding principles. This marks yet another defection in Atiku's long political career, as he aligns himself with the Alliance Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 elections. PDP leaders and chieftains have downplayed the impact of his departure, insisting the party will remain strong and even predicting Atiku may return, as he has in the past. The move has sparked reactions across Nigeria’s political spectrum, with some mocking Atiku’s repeated defections and others accusing the ruling APC of exploiting the situation. Atiku’s exit highlights ongoing instability within Nigeria’s opposition and raises questions about the future of both his political ambitions and the PDP.