Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has once again called for the merger of opposition parties to battle the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) during the 2027 general elections.
Atiku made this call in a statement on Tuesday and debunked a report that claimed that he had left the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
“I have been inundated with calls from our party members, supporters and concerned Nigerians regarding the fabricated story in The Nation, Tinubu’s ragtag, alleging my departure from the @OfficialPDPNig,” Atiku tweeted on X.
“Let me be unequivocal: this is pure mischief, devoid of truth. I reaffirm my unwavering loyalty to the PDP while advocating the swift merger of opposition parties.”
The PDP candidate during the 2023 Presidential election added that the urgency of this consolidation of political parties in Nigeria cannot be overstated.
Atiku, who lost the 2023 presidential election to Bola Tinubu, accused the president of having a relentless pursuit of personal agendas at the expense of national governance.
“His myopic focus on 2027 betrays a disregard for the pressing needs of the populace,” Atiku said.
“It’s high time he ceased his bumbling escapades and prioritised the welfare of the people.”
Atiku also said that his media team is vigorously countering Tinubu’s “baseless” claims.
The former vice president adviced that the pursuit of power must not overshadow the imperative of effective governance.
“Together, let us propel Nigeria forward, leaving behind the antics of political charlatans,” Atiku said.
