The Digest:
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faces an existential crisis as heavyweight defections, led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President David Mark, and five former governors, rip through its ranks. Their exit, confirmed after a tense Abuja meeting of "Concerned Leaders," exposes deep fractures in Nigeria’s main opposition party. This move signals a deepening crisis for the PDP
Key Points:
- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other PDP pillars have left the party.
- Their decision to join a new coalition was confirmed after a meeting of "Concerned Leaders" on Tuesday.
- Key figures leaving include former Senate President David Mark and ex-governors such as Sule Lamido and Aminu Tambuwal.
- This exit occurs despite the PDP's National Executive Council (NEC) recently affirming that internal issues were settled.
- The PDP has been deeply polarized since Atiku's victory in the 2023 presidential primary election.
- Political analysts describe the PDP as "already dead," attributing its decline to internal strife and figures like FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
- While some claim a full departure, an ally of Atiku suggests they are "collapsing the mainstream of PDP into a better platform".
Sources: Daily Post
