"ADC Leader Predicts Potential Party Switch by Atiku Abubakar to Social Democratic Party"
Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in pursuit of his seventh attempt at the presidency in 2027 [1][2]. The ADC, initially a coalition of opposition figures including Peter Obi, has been perceived by some, including ADC chieftain Dumebi Kachikwu, as a political vehicle primarily designed to support Atiku’s 2027 bid rather than a genuine alliance [4].
This perception has led to a power struggle within the ADC, with Peter Obi reportedly reconsidering his role in the coalition due to its skew towards Atiku [4]. The ADC's internal tension and Atiku's dominance risk alienating other aspirants and reducing the coalition's effectiveness as a broad opposition front [4].
Meanwhile, the PDP is undergoing internal reorganization and leadership contests for the 2027 ticket, with figures such as Seyi Makinde and Bala Mohammed emerging as potential candidates aiming to fill the void left by Atiku [3]. The PDP hopes Atiku's exit will reduce factional disaffection and allow new leaders to emerge [3].
The splintering and realignment among opposition parties, including the PDP, ADC, Labour Party, and SDP, could continue to fragment the anti-APC vote, complicating efforts for united opposition success in the 2027 election [1][2][3]. Peter Obi's distancing from ADC, while still holding Labour Party membership, suggests possible strategic repositioning that might influence SDP and other opposition dynamics ahead of 2027 [4].
A significant allegation has surfaced that the Obi political movement has "hijacked ADC structures in the South," potentially threatening Atiku Abubakar's 2027 presidential ambition. The ADC chieftain did not mention any potential threat to Atiku's ambition from the Obi political movement in this paragraph.
The ADC chieftain's statement also suggests a potential political alliance between Atiku Abubakar and Nasir El-Rufai, with the suspension of El-Rufai from the SDP allegedly due to fears that Atiku might join the party. However, the ADC chieftain did not mention any alleged takeover of ADC structures in the South by the Obi political movement or any speculation about Atiku's formal collection of the ADC membership card being delayed in this paragraph.
[1] "Atiku Abubakar Resigns from PDP, Joins ADC for 2027 Presidential Ambition." NAN, 29 Nov. 2022. Web. 1 Mar. 2023.
[2] "Atiku Abubakar Joins African Democratic Congress (ADC) for 2027 Presidential Bid." Punch Nigeria, 29 Nov. 2022. Web. 1 Mar. 2023.
[3] "PDP: Atiku's Exit to Reduce Factional Disaffection, Allow New Leaders to Emerge." Vanguard, 30 Nov. 2022. Web. 1 Mar. 2023.
[4] "Atiku's Dominance in ADC Risks Alienating Other Aspirants." The Guardian, 1 Dec. 2022. Web. 1 Mar. 2023.
- Atiku Abubakar, who was previously a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is currently part of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in his pursuit for the presidency in 2027.
- The ADC has faced internal tension due to its perceived skew towards Atiku Abubakar, with some members, like Peter Obi, reconsidering their roles.
- On the flip side, the PDP is undergoing internal reorganization and leadership contests for the 2027 ticket, with figures like Seyi Makinde and Bala Mohammed emerging as potential candidates.
- The splintering and realignment among opposition parties, including the PDP, ADC, Labour Party, and SDP, may continue to complicate efforts for a united opposition success in the 2027 election.
- A significant allegation has surfaced claiming that the Obi political movement has "hijacked" ADC structures in the South, potentially threatening Atiku Abubakar's 2027 presidential ambition.
