In a major political development, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His resignation, which had been circulating in a letter format online, has now been confirmed as authentic by his media aide, Paul Ibe.
Paul Ibe confirmed on Tuesday that the widely shared resignation letter is genuine and accurately reflects Atiku’s decision to exit the party. The confirmation comes amid growing speculation about the political future of the former presidential candidate and one of Nigeria’s most prominent political figures.
Atiku’s resignation is likely to reshape the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections, as analysts now speculate on his next move. It is unclear whether he will join another political platform or pursue a different strategy altogether.
Atiku Abubakar, who has been a major voice in opposition politics, has contested the presidency several times under different parties, including the PDP and the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The PDP is yet to officially respond to the resignation, but party insiders suggest that the development could trigger a fresh round of realignments within Nigeria’s opposition bloc.
This is a developing story. More updates will follow as reactions continue to pour in from stakeholders across the political space.
