Politics
Atiku Says He’s Staying with PDP Despite Okowa Joining APC
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has said he’s not concerned about the defection of his 2023 running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Atiku made it clear that he remains firmly with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and is not leaving the party.
In a statement through his media aide, Paul Ibe, Atiku emphasized that it’s undemocratic to hold grudges over someone’s choice of political affiliation. “Atiku bears no ill will,” Ibe said. “As a democrat, he believes in the freedom of association, a fundamental pillar of democracy.”
Ibe also reassured the public that Atiku is committed to the PDP and has no plans to join any other political party. “Atiku is not leaving the PDP, as he has clearly stated before,” Ibe added, dismissing rumors suggesting otherwise.
Meanwhile, Okowa recently expressed regret over his decision to run as Atiku’s vice-presidential candidate in 2023, revealing that it went against the wishes of his people. He had acknowledged during the campaign that his constituents were not keen on electing another northerner to power. Okowa also voiced support for President Bola Tinubu, suggesting that he should be allowed to serve two terms to ensure national stability.
It was reported and revealed by the National Coordinator of the Obi Movement that an attack occurred at the movement against Peter Obi in Edo State.
He stated that the armed people had guns and shot at Peter Obi and his members of the movement.
“At the formal declaration of Olumide Akpata into the African Democratic Congress, armed individuals followed us from the ADC Secretariat to the residence of Chief John Odigie-Oyegun.
They shot at the gate and destroyed several vehicles in what appears to be a survived assassination attempt on our lives. Democracy is in danger.”
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that the outcome of the 2027 general elections will be based on the performance of candidates, not defections.
The party stressed that defections alone do not win elections, noting that credibility, leadership, and results matter more. This was said in response to comments credited to former governor Rauf Aregbesola.
The APC also dismissed claims that the opposition’s performance in Lagos weakened the party, pointing out that voters later reaffirmed their support by re-electing the APC in the governorship election and subsequent polls.
Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has spoken on the allegation that terrorism and the increase in insecurity are linked to his administration in the state.
The governor then said “This is a country where when you work, you become a villain. I have kept quiet for too long for peace and security. But I am not a coward. I will not join them. I refuse to join their party,” he stated.
“We have built our health system, primary education, and reduced out-of-school children. We have been awarded three times by the federal government for development and good governance. And they are accusing us? What kind of paradox is this?”
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