Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has denied rumors of his planned defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), reaffirming his commitment to the PDP and his intention to form a coalition to defeat President Bola Tinubu in 2027, SAVANNAH NEWSNOW REPORTS.
Atiku stressed the importance of forming a broad-based alliance to challenge the APC and rebuild the country during a meeting with female members of the PDP Board of Trustees.
Atiku emphasized that the coalition effort is a vital step towards national recovery, not just a political tactic.
He drew on historical precedents, citing the alliance between the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) and the Nigeria Peoples Party (NPP) during the Second Republic, which he referred to as the NPN-NPP accord, to highlight the effectiveness of coalitions.
Atiku stated that such a coalition would not compromise the PDP’s identity or structure, and that the pan-Nigerian movement he is building comprises stakeholders from various political backgrounds and regions, all committed to reclaiming the country.
“The coalition movement is not just a political strategy, but a necessity to challenge the ruling party and rebuild the country,” Atiku said, assuring the PDP women that he has no plans to leave the party.
