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FORMER VICE PRESIDENT ATIKU ABUBAKAR RESIGNS FROM PDP

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria and a founding member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has announced his resignation from the party with immediate effect. In a letter dated July 14, 2025, Abubakar cited the party’s current trajectory as the reason for his decision, stating that it diverges from the foundational principles the party was built on. “I am writing to formally resign my membership from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect,” Abubakar wrote in his letter to the Chairman of the PDP in Jada LGA, Adamawa State. “Serving two full terms as Vice President of Nigeria and being a Presidential candidate twice has been one of the most significant chapters of my life.” Abubakar expressed his gratitude to the party for the opportunities he had been given, but noted that he could no longer continue as a member due to the party’s current direction. “It is with a heavy heart that I resign, recognizing the irreconcilable differences that have emerged,” he said. The former Vice President wished the party and its leadership well in the future, saying “I wish the Party and its leadership all the best in the future.” Abubakar’s resignation marks a significant development in Nigerian politics, given his long history with the PDP and his role as a founding member.

APC NATIONAL CHAIRMAN GANDUJE RESIGNS AMIDST MOUNTING PRESSURE

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has resigned as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), effective immediately. According to reports, Ganduje cited health reasons for his decision. His resignation comes after months of mounting pressure from key stakeholders, particularly from the North-Central zone, who have been demanding the return of the party’s top office to the region. “The pressure has been mounting for months. Key stakeholders, especially from the North-Central, have not relented in their push to reclaim the position. Ganduje has now agreed to step aside in the party’s interest, especially as it begins early strategies for 2027,” a party source revealed. Ganduje’s tenure as APC chairman has been marred by controversy and internal party strife. His appointment in August 2023 sparked resistance from within, particularly from those who view it as a violation of the party’s internal zoning arrangements. Several party elders and zonal leaders have expressed their discontent publicly and privately, urging the party to correct the perceived “political imbalance.” Insiders say Ganduje’s resignation is being positioned as a “unifying gesture” to stabilize the party, address zoning concerns, and reposition the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections. One of the party’s national vice chairmen is expected to succeed Ganduje in an acting capacity until a substantive chairman is elected at the APC national convention scheduled for December 2025. Ganduje’s resignation marks a significant shift in the APC’s leadership, and stakeholders are eagerly awaiting further clarification on the circumstances surrounding his departure.

TINUBU’S AIDE RESIGNS OVER ONE-PARTY STATE CONCERNS

Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Public Affairs, Aliyu Audu, has resigned from his position, citing concerns over the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)’s push toward a one-party state. In his resignation letter dated June 8, Audu stated, “I write to formally tender my resignation as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, effective immediately.” Audu clarified that his resignation was not an act of rebellion but a matter of principle and conscience. He expressed unease with the growing effort to stifle political opposition in Nigeria, saying, “Though I do not align with the PDP, I refuse to be used directly or indirectly as an instrument to reduce Nigeria to a one-party state. That would be a betrayal of both divine favour and democratic principle.” He criticized the current administration’s approach to dissent, warning against authoritarian tendencies reminiscent of past regimes. “If we now begin to silence or crush opposition simply because we have the upper hand, then we are no different from the very system we once criticised under Obasanjo in 2003,” Audu said. Audu emphasized that democracy must be anchored in ideological diversity rather than political dominance, calling the suppression of opposition voices “politically reckless” and “spiritually dangerous.” While acknowledging support for some of President Tinubu’s economic reforms, Audu stated he could no longer align himself with the administration’s political direction. Audu specifically pointed to the “unholy alliance” between President Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike as emblematic of a broader departure from progressive values. “We just differ on political views as I pride myself with being a progressive and a promoter of democratic values, which seems to be lost in the unholy alliance of PBAT with Wike,” he stated.

DELTA STATE GOVERNMENT SHAKES AS SSA ON CIVIL SOCIETIES AND NGOS RESIGNS

The Delta State government has been rocked by the resignation of its Senior Special Assistant on Civil Societies and NGOs, Comrade Victor Ojei, popularly known as Wong Box. In a statement, Comrade Victor Ojei cited the government’s inability to implement meaningful projects and policies that benefit the people of Delta State as the reason for his resignation. Comrade Victor Ojei said, “When I accepted the appointment, it was with burning hope – a hope to bridge the gap between government and the grassroots, to be a voice for the voiceless, to inspire change not just from the corridors of power but from the trenches where our people cry daily for justice, development, and a better life.” Wong Box expressed frustration that his efforts to attract international developmental partners, NGOs, and innovation were stalled and dumped into “KIVIV” (Keep In View). Wong Box further stated, “Every single effort to attract international developmental partners, NGOs, and innovation was stalled and dumped into KIVIV. What should have been a movement for progress became a standstill. Projects that could have sparked industrial revolutions, brought jobs to the unemployed, and put food in the mouths of widows and orphans were met with silence.” Comrade Victor Ojei lamented that the state has not implemented policies that guarantee the safety of its citizens, adding that “from 1999 to date, not one tangible thing comes into the pocket of the average Deltan monthly.” In his parting words, Comrade Victor Ojei declared, “I want to state it clear: I will not cross carpet from PDP to APC. I am not a politician; I am a Socio-political activist. I stand with truth and with the people, not with the highest bidder.” Wong Box vowed to continue speaking out for the people of Delta State, saying, “I will continue to speak, to act, and to defend the people whether in office or outside it.” Comrade Victor Ojei concluded, “I may have resigned the position, but I have not resigned my passion. I have not resigned from Delta State. I have not resigned from the hearts of the people.”