Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed speculation about his alleged defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that he remains committed to the party and a broader coalition to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections.
Recent reports suggested that Atiku was considering leaving the PDP and joining the Social Democratic Party (SDP) as part of his strategy for the next presidential election.
However, in a statement issued on Saturday, his media office described these claims as baseless and misleading.
“We have observed that some news platforms are spreading unverified reports that Atiku Abubakar is abandoning the PDP,” the statement read.
“We wish to clarify that such claims are entirely false and lack any logical basis.”
The media office emphasized that Atiku is actively working to unite opposition parties under a broad coalition to unseat the APC.
“The objective of this grand coalition is to bring together all opposition forces, including the PDP, to present a formidable alternative to the ruling party,” the statement added.
Dismissing the rumors of defection, the statement clarified that Atiku’s focus is on fostering unity among opposition parties rather than switching political platforms.
“Atiku remains a committed and principal member of the PDP. These defection claims are merely an attempt to distract Nigerians from the growing momentum of the coalition movement aimed at rescuing the country from the APC’s grip.”
