2027 Presidency: Drama as Atiku's Son Dumps PDP for Tinubu
- Son of Atiku Abubakar, Abba Atiku Abubakar, resigned from the PDP to join the APC and support President Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid
- The defection sparked mixed reactions from Nigerians, questioning loyalty and political strategy amidst family dynamics
- Former vice president Atiku Abubakar criticised Tinubu's administration after the Supreme Court loss in the 2023 election
Abba Atiku Abubakar, the son of former vice president Atiku Abubakar, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in a bid to mobilise for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
The younger Atiku was received into the APC by the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin and the APC National Vice Chairman, North-East, Mustafa Salihu, in Abuja on Thursday, January 15.
Source: Twitter
Atiku's son renames group after Tinubu
According to the NTA, the former vice president's son also renamed his political group, which he had earlier founded, to Heske Bola Tinubu Organisation. The group was set up in 2022 as Atiku Heske Organisation.
This is coming amid the preparations of politicians and just after his father dumped the PDP and officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to actualise his presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Atiku has been a major critic of President Tinubu since his emergence ahead of the 2023 general election. Atiku contested against Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election. After his defeat in the poll, the former vice president challenged Tinubu's victory in the Supreme Court but lost due to a lack of evidence.
Since the outcome of the Supreme Court ruling, the former vice president has been a major voice speaking against the administration and policies of Tinubu's government.
Nigerians react as Atiku's son joins Tinubu's camp
Some Nigerians have started reacting to the defection of Atiku's son to the Tinubu's camp. Below are some of their comments:
Elder Otunba wrote:
"Even Atiku son no believe in him papa I see people calling him mole. You guys don’t know what it means to support your father’s enemy It’s like Seyi Tinubu joining ADC, make it make sense abeg!"
Comrade Iba Monso criticised the former vice president:
"Hunger de real. Atiku that can’t unite his family that all his data boys think is the one that can unseat Tinubu. Peter Obi or nothing."
Source: Twitter
Prince Oluwakayode criticised NTA:
"Nigeria National Tv station turn to political slave, when was the last time you reported bandit, bokoharam killing Nigerians, shame on you."
Jeff Chukwumezie criticised the former vice president:
"How can anyone else believe in Atiku when his biological son doesn't trust him. A great weapon for APC to campaign with."
Menelik questioned the deputy Senate president's location to receive defectors:
"Why is Barau Jibrin fond of receiveing decampees in his office in Abuja? . He's about the only politician and NASS member who constantly does this."
See the video of the defection on X here:
Former senator dumps PDP
Legit.ng earlier reported that the PDP faced another major loss following the exit of former senator and diplomat, Abdallah Wali, from the party.
Wali's resignation was contained in a letter addressed to the chairman of the PDP in Sanyinna ward, Tambuwal LGA of Sokoto state.
The former senator resigned from the PDP amid the leadership struggle in the party involving Nyesom Wike and Seyi Makinde.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
