Atiku Dumps PDP Again: Veteran Politician Eyes New Coalition Ahead of 2027
In a seismic shift that reverberated through Nigeria's political corridors, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, formally announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The seasoned politician, who twice carried the party's presidential flag in 2019 and 2023, cited "irreconcilable differences" and a profound belief that the PDP has "derailed from its ideals."
Abubakar's latest exit from the PDP, a party he has both championed and abandoned multiple times throughout his illustrious career, signals another significant realignment within Nigeria's dynamic political landscape. His past political peregrinations include stints with the Action Congress (AC) in 2006 and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2014, before his eventual returns to the PDP. Each departure, consistently framed as a response to a perceived deviation from core principles or democratic processes within the party, underscores his strategic, albeit restless, pursuit of power.
Forging a New Alliance: ADA Emerges
Sources close to the former Vice President confirm that his decision is a calculated move to orchestrate a formidable new opposition coalition in anticipation of the 2027 general elections. There are strong indications that Abubakar is actively engaged in high-level discussions with other influential opposition figures, including former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and the Labour Party's Peter Obi. This emerging alliance aims to present a robust alternative political platform, poised to challenge the dominance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu.
Reports suggest that a new political entity, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), is already in the process of registration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Abubakar, El-Rufai, and others are reportedly listed as key proponents of this nascent party. If successfully registered and consolidated, this development could profoundly reshape Nigeria's political terrain, introducing a fresh dimension to the upcoming electoral cycle and potentially fracturing existing party loyalties.
A Familiar Exit, A Persistent Ambition
Abubakar's resignation from the PDP unfolds amidst ongoing political realignments and palpable discontent bubbling within various political blocs across the nation. His enduring ambition for the presidency, a goal he has pursued relentlessly through multiple unsuccessful bids, remains the central engine of his political maneuvering. This latest defection emphatically reiterates his unwavering quest for a platform he believes can finally deliver his long-cherished presidential aspirations.
For many political observers, Abubakar's departure from the PDP comes as no surprise, given his well-documented history of strategic political shifts and his consistent, vocal criticism of internal party affairs whenever they diverge from his personal vision and objectives.
