Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed rumours suggesting he may leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC), despite ongoing tensions within the party’s leadership.
In a recent interview with BBC Pidgin, Atiku made it clear that he has no intention of defecting, emphasising his continued loyalty to the party.
He expressed confidence that the judiciary will ultimately validate the leadership of David Mark amid the current dispute.
According to Atiku, the party expects a swift resolution from the courts, possibly even before its next congress. While acknowledging that public observers may speculate, he maintained that legal proceedings would favour Mark’s position.
Addressing suggestions that he could switch to another political platform, Atiku argued that such a move would be unnecessary.
He pointed out that the ADC already has an established framework and substantial investment behind it, describing the party as the product of a coalition effort that began over a year ago.
He added that the party’s priority remains resolving its internal issues through legal channels and continuing its political activities without disruption.
On the question of securing the party’s presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections, Atiku struck a conciliatory tone.
He noted that the ADC is home to several prominent figures, including Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, stressing that all members see themselves as key stakeholders in a shared political project.
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His remarks come at a critical time for the ADC, as it works to manage internal disagreements while positioning itself for the next general election cycle.