PDP Unfazed by Atiku’s Latest Departure, Anticipates His Comeback – Damagum

Amb. Iliya Damagum, the acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has dismissed former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s recent resignation from the party as a routine occurrence. 

Addressing journalists in Bauchi on Friday, Damagum remarked, “This is not the first time; we’re expecting him back.”

He emphasized that Atiku’s departure is neither surprising nor worrisome for the PDP, given his history of repeatedly leaving and rejoining the party.

The acting national chairman stated that the former vice-president’s movement aligned with a historical pattern, implying that the party viewed his latest resignation as part of his political strategy rather than a final break from PDP.

Damagum further hinted that the party’s calm response stemmed from the confidence it had in its own resilience or skepticism over the permanence of Atiku’s decision.

This, he said, was sequel to reports that he was forming a new political platform, Alliance for Democratic Congress, in preparation for future elections. 

NAN