Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in 2023, Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday, denied reports that he has dumped the main opposition party.
Atiku described the report as a mischief that is devoid of the truth, stressing that he is loyal to the PDP.
Atiku, in a post on X, accused President Bola Tinubu of engaging in a relentless pursuit of personal agendas at the expense of national governance.
He challenged Tinubu to cease his “bumbling escapades and prioritise the welfare of the people”.
“I have been inundated with calls from our party members, supporters, and concerned Nigerians regarding the fabricated story in The Nation, Tinubu’s ragtag, alleging my departure from the
@OfficialPDPNig.
“Let me be unequivocal: this is pure mischief, devoid of truth. I reaffirm my unwavering loyalty to the PDP while advocating the swift merger of opposition parties. The urgency of this consolidation cannot be overstated.
“Tinubu’s relentless pursuit of personal agendas at the expense of national governance is glaring. His myopic focus on 2027 betrays a disregard for the pressing needs of the populace. It’s high time he ceased his bumbling escapades and prioritised the welfare of the people.
“My media team is vigorously countering his baseless claims. Let this be a wake-up call to all: the pursuit of power must not overshadow the imperative of effective governance. Together, let us propel Nigeria forward, leaving behind the antics of political charlatans.”