The All Progressives Congress (APC) has responded to Atiku Abubakar’s resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying the move will not shake its hold on power or influence the 2027 elections. Speaking through its Lagos spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, the ruling party described Atiku’s decision as a desperate attempt to remain politically relevant despite lacking clear ideological direction.
Atiku, Nigeria’s former vice president and a two-time presidential candidate under PDP, officially left the party on Wednesday, citing unresolved differences and internal disunity. Though he has not formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), his coalition recently adopted the party as its preferred platform for the 2027 general elections.
Oladejo dismissed the move as a reflection of deeper issues within the PDP and a clear sign of its collapse as a strong opposition party. He accused Atiku of switching loyalties for personal gain rather than for the good of the country, adding that the former vice president’s record shows a pattern of inconsistency.
He argued that Nigerians are too politically aware to be swayed by party switches and that the ADC stands little chance against the APC’s performance track record. According to him, APC remains focused on delivering real governance, economic growth, and infrastructure development.
Oladejo urged party members in Lagos to stay united and keep working at the grassroots level to ensure continued success. He said Atiku’s history of party-hopping does little to inspire confidence, suggesting that voters are tired of recycled politicians.
He concluded by saying that what Nigeria needs is steady, visionary leadership—not repeated candidacies and shifting alliances. The APC, he said, is ready to maintain national unity and continue its mission of people-focused development.
Meanwhile, several opposition figures, including former members of PDP and the Labour Party, have recently thrown their support behind the ADC, aiming to reshape the political landscape ahead of the next election cycle.
