Atiku reaffirms membership of PDP, tackles Tinubu over 2027 ambition

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday slammed The Nation Newspaper over report of his departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He reaffirmed his membership of the PDP.

The presidential candidate of the PDP in the 2023 general elections also tackled President Bola Tinubu over what he considered as pursuit of personal agenda at the expense of national governance; as well as “myopic focus on 2027;” which he said “betrays a disregard for the pressing needs of the populace”.

Atiku in a statement declared:

@atiku

“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.”

Atiku accused President Bola Tinubu of pursuing personal agenda at the expense of national governance.

File photo of Tinubu and Atiku

According to Atiku, “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. -AA”