In a resolute move to douse the swirling speculations surrounding his political future, former Vice President and 2023 presidential flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to the PDP, declaring unequivocally that he has no plans to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking during a strategic meeting with the women members of the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT), Atiku stated that his current focus is on fostering a broad-based political coalition capable of mounting a formidable challenge against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s APC-led government in the 2027 general elections.
"The coalition movement is not just a political strategy, but a necessity to challenge the ruling party and rebuild the country," Atiku declared, stressing that the idea of coalition is rooted in Nigeria’s political history and driven by the urgent need to salvage the nation from its present economic and security challenges.
He invoked the memory of the Second Republic, particularly the historic NPN-NPP accord, as a compelling example of how political alliances can be forged across party lines without compromising institutional integrity. According to him, the envisioned coalition will not dilute the identity of the PDP but will rather serve as a national rescue mission, bringing together credible stakeholders from across geopolitical divides.
Atiku, often referred to as the “unifier,” stated that the coalition he is spearheading is designed to usher in a pan-Nigerian movement—one that reflects the collective yearning of the masses for change, justice, and prosperity. He assured the PDP women that he remains firmly grounded in the party and that the initiative will position the PDP at the center of national transformation.
“The goal,” he said, “is not to weaken the PDP, but to strengthen the opposition and offer Nigerians a credible alternative. I have no plans to leave the party.”
Atiku’s assurance comes at a time of renewed political realignments, with many Nigerians watching keenly as the race toward 2027 begins to take shape.