Atiku Abubakar on PDP's Rejection of Coalition Plan

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria and a past presidential candidate for the People's Democratic Party (PDP), spoke during an interview on Arise News on Wednesday. He revealed that the PDP's initiative to form a coalition was rejected, suggesting that the party's leadership did not want to engage with him.

Atiku noted that the PDP lost the 2023 elections and acknowledged that the party lacks a viable future. He pointed out that despite having a clear understanding of Nigeria's evolving political landscape, there is resistance within the party, which he attributes to personal sentiments rather than ideological differences.

Atiku advocates for a political coalition driven by the belief in the emergence of new generational leaders who are critical to Nigeria's future. He remains hopeful about the political developments leading up to the 2027 presidential elections, reinforcing his earlier position on the necessity of alliances.