Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has officially resigned his membership from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), a political platform he helped found and on which he twice contested the presidency.
In a letter personally signed and addressed to the Chairman of PDP in Jada 1 Ward, Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Atiku cited a deviation from the party’s original ideals as his primary reason for leaving.
The letter, which was acknowledged and stamped on July 14, 2025, marks a significant shift in Nigeria’s political landscape.“As a founding father of this esteemed Party, it is indeed heartbreaking for me to make this decision,” Atiku wrote.
“However, I find it necessary to part ways due to the current trajectory the Party has taken, which I believe diverges from the foundational principles we stood for. It is with a heavy heart that I resign, recognizing the irreconcilable differences that have emerged.
”The former Vice President expressed appreciation for the platform and opportunities the PDP had offered him, including his tenure from 1999 to 2007 as Vice President and his two-time emergence as the party’s presidential candidate.
He concluded the letter by extending his best wishes to the party and its leadership in their future endeavours.
