Former Vice President and 2023 Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed rumors circulating online suggesting his intention to abandon the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
Reports had surfaced alleging that Atiku, along with other politicians, was contemplating forming a new political party to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu.
In a personally signed statement released on Tuesday via his official account on the X platform, Atiku refuted the claims, labeling them as pure fabrications aimed at misleading Nigerians.
Expressing his unwavering loyalty to the PDP, Atiku accused President Tinubu of orchestrating the story to divert attention from pressing governance issues.
He stated, “I have been inundated with calls from our party members, supporters, and concerned Nigerians regarding the fabricated story in The Nation, Tinubu’s ragtag, alleging my departure from the @OfficialPDPNig.
“Let me be unequivocal: this is pure mischief, devoid of truth. I reaffirm my unwavering loyalty to the PDP while advocating the swift merger of opposition parties. The urgency of this consolidation cannot be overstated.
“Tinubu’s relentless pursuit of personal agendas at the expense of national governance is glaring. His myopic focus on 2027 betrays a disregard for the pressing needs of the populace. It’s high time he ceased his bumbling escapades and prioritised the welfare of the people.
“My media team is vigorously countering his baseless claims. Let this be a wake-up call to all: the pursuit of power must not overshadow the imperative of effective governance. Together, let us propel Nigeria forward, leaving behind the antics of political charlatans.”
