Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says he is not leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and is not concerned about Ifeanyi Okowa, his running mate in the 2023 presidential election, defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking through Paul Ibe, his media assistant, Atiku claimed that criticising someone for their party affiliation is undemocratic.
“Former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, bears no grudges; he has said that, and he means it.
“As a democrat, he subscribes to the universality and constitutionality of the freedom of association, which is one of the pillars of democracy, without which democracy would be meaningless,” Ibe said.
This is coming moments after the former delta state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa stated that Atiku has plans and is ready to leave the PDP.
Okowa among other things said, “For the stability of this nation, I also do believe that, yes, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was elected president in 2023, and for the stability of Nigeria, it is best for us to have him complete his eight-year tenure, then the presidency can move back to the North,”
According to Atiku’s media aide, the former vice president is still dedicated to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and has no intention of switching parties.
“We have addressed the issues about coalition, and remember that we had a statement to that effect; Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is not leaving the PDP, and he has said that clearly.
“As for those talking about him leaving the PDP, we don’t know where they are getting that from,” he added.
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