The All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have dismissed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s resignation from the PDP and defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as no threat to President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.

In a letter dated July 14, 2025, addressed to the Chairman of his Jada 1 Ward in Adamawa State, Atiku formally announced his exit from the PDP. This marks his third departure from the party since 1999, previously leaving in 2006 for the Action Congress and in 2014 for the APC — each move aimed at pursuing the presidency.

Atiku, alongside opposition figures like Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, Nasir El-Rufai, and others, adopted the ADC on July 1 as a unified platform to challenge the APC in 2027. Former Senate President David Mark and ex-Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola were named interim National Chairman and Secretary, respectively.

In his resignation letter, Atiku cited the PDP’s deviation from its founding principles as his reason for leaving, calling the decision “heartbreaking” but necessary due to “irreconcilable differences.” He expressed gratitude for the opportunities given to him by the party, including two terms as Vice President and two presidential candidacies.

His media aide, Paul Ibe, confirmed the resignation but withheld details on Atiku’s next steps, though a source close to him told The PUNCH he would soon register with the ADC and announce his 2027 presidential bid.

Reacting to the development, PDP Governor Seyi Makinde said Atiku’s exit would not affect the party, describing the PDP as an institution where people are free to come and go. PDP chieftain Bode George attributed Atiku’s departure to his intense ambition to become president.

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