A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has warned that the party could collapse if former Vice President Atiku Abubakar emerges as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
George, who is a member of the PDP’s Board of Trustees, made the remark on Monday, 15th of April 2025 during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today.
He said:
“If Atiku were truly the leader of the party, he would have been fully involved in party affairs. The fact that he was the presidential candidate in the last election does not automatically make him a bona fide or permanent leader of the PDP.
“If he is pursuing his own private interest, that is entirely different from the interest of the party.
“He (Atiku) cannot be the presidential candidate of the PDP in 2027. I maintain that since the north has had the presidency for eight years, it is only fair and just for the south to have its turn for another eight years. That is the doctrine and foundation of the PDP.
“Now, I can’t say Atiku cannot contest—he has the constitutional right to do so. He can go to any other party and contest.
“But if he picks the PDP ticket in 2027, that will be the end of this party. I want to make it clear: if he (Atiku) secures the ticket (PDP) through any form of manipulation—as happened the last time—we will not accept it.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>>
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