Following the unsurprising resignation of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar from Nigeria’s People’s Democratic Party (PDP), questions are mounting over the future of opposition politics in the country.
Public affairs analyst Omeiza Ajayi, in a recent interview, described Atiku’s departure as both symbolic and strategic. He believes the move reflects deep internal fractures within the PDP and signals a potential shift in alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Ajayi noted that while the PDP remains institutionally strong, Atiku’s exit leaves a vacuum that may embolden other influential figures to either break away or demand urgent reforms within the party.
As speculation grows over Atiku’s next political move — including rumors of alignment with the emerging NDC platform — analysts agree that Nigeria’s opposition landscape is headed for a major shakeup.
