Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ending a decades-long association with Nigeria’s main opposition party.
A brief statement confirming the move was issued on Tuesday, stating that the resignation is with immediate effect. No formal reason has been provided yet, and further details are expected in the coming hours.
Atiku, who served as Nigeria’s Vice President from 1999 to 2007, has been a dominant figure in the PDP and contested the presidency multiple times under its platform, most recently in 2023.
The development is expected to send shockwaves through Nigeria’s political landscape, especially within the PDP, where Atiku has wielded significant influence.
This is a developing story. More details to follow.
