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Published on 2024-03-12 11:02:14
Atiku Abubakar, the former vice president of Nigeria and flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 presidential election, is reportedly making plans to form a new political party. This decision comes after Atiku experienced a major defeat in the 2023 election, losing to Bola Tinubu who emerged as the 16th president of Nigeria.
Reports suggest that Atiku is considering leaving the PDP to create a new party that will compete with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming 2027 general election. It is believed that Atiku, along with other opposition figures in Nigeria, is strategizing to establish a new party to challenge the dominance of the APC.
According to sources cited in a report by The Nation, Atiku has initiated efforts to form this new party in collaboration with some members of the National Assembly. The decision to create a new political entity stems from concerns about disunity within the leading opposition party, the PDP. There are fears that if this disunity persists, the party may not be able to effectively challenge the ruling APC in the 2027 election, particularly under the leadership of Bola Tinubu and Abdullahi Ganduje.
Key figures such as Abdulaziz Yari, the former governor of Zamfara state, and Abdul Ningi, the chairman of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF), have reportedly been involved in discussions to support Atiku’s plans for the new party. The goal is to create a formidable force that can effectively compete with the APC and potentially secure victory in the 2027 election.
The move to form a new party is driven by the belief that the current political landscape in Nigeria resembles that of 2014 during the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan era. Atiku and his allies see the need to establish a mega party that can challenge the ruling party and create opportunities for change in the country’s governance.
While there is excitement and anticipation surrounding Atiku’s plan to form a new party, there are also concerns within the PDP about his eligibility to contest in the 2027 election. Atiku, who would be 80 years old in 2027, faces questions about his age and fitness for office. Some members of the PDP have called for younger prospects to be given the opportunity to lead the party and contest in future elections.
Overall, Atiku Abubakar’s rumored decision to form a new party ahead of the 2027 general election has generated interest and speculation in Nigeria’s political landscape. As discussions and preparations continue, the country awaits to see how this potential shift in the political dynamics will unfold.
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