Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally resigned his membership from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect.

The decision, conveyed in a letter dated July 14, 2025, and addressed to the Chairman of the PDP, Jada 1 Ward, Jada LGA, Adamawa State, cites “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for his departure.

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In the letter, Abubakar, who served as Vice President of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007, expressed profound gratitude for the opportunities he was given by the party, including serving two full terms as Vice President and being a presidential candidate twice. He described these experiences as “one of the most significant chapters of my life.”

However, he stated, “I find it necessary to part ways due to the current trajectory the Party has taken, which I believe diverges from the foundational principles we stood for. It is with a heavy heart that I resign, recognizing the irreconcilable differences that have emerged.” He concluded by wishing the party and its leadership “all the best in the future.”

The letter was formally received on July 14, 2025, and bears a signature for “Hammadalma Abubakar.”

Atiku Abubakar has announced his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). This means for the PDP a significant loss of a prominent and influential figure, potentially impacting its political standing, fundraising efforts, and future electoral strategies, particularly in the northern regions where Abubakar holds considerable sway. It could also trigger further defections or realignments within the party, weakening its cohesion ahead of future elections.