{"id":120774,"date":"2025-07-18T17:06:51","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T16:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=120774"},"modified":"2025-07-18T17:06:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T16:06:51","slug":"atikull-return-to-pdp-damagum-assures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/exclusive\/atikull-return-to-pdp-damagum-assures\/","title":{"rendered":"Atiku&#8217;ll Return to PDP, Damagum Assures"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>By Oscar Okhifo<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Umar Damagum, has dismissed the recent resignation of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar from the party as inconsequential, saying the Wazirin Adamawa will again return to the party.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Reacting to Atiku\u2019s decision to quit the party and align with a new political platform ahead of the 2027 general elections, Damagum described the move as neither new nor surprising, insisting that the party is confident the former presidential candidate will eventually return.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cThis is not the first time he\u2019s leaving. We are used to it. And we are also expecting him to come back,\u201d Damagum told journalists in Abuja.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He emphasized that Atiku\u2019s exit would not destabilize the PDP, adding that the party remains strong and focused.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cHis exit is no threat to the PDP. The party remains strong and unshaken,\u201d he stated.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Atiku, who has been a key figure in Nigeria\u2019s political landscape for decades, has a yo-yo history, always\u00a0 leaving and always returning to the PDP.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0He first left the party in 2006, joined the defunct Action Congress (AC), then returned in 2009. He left again in 2013 to co-found the All Progressives Congress (APC) and returned in 2017 to contest for the presidency under the PDP in both 2019 and 2023.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Damagum noted that the PDP is well acquainted with such political movements and remains open to reconciliation.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He\u00a0 however\u00a0 warned that the party would no longer tolerate internal sabotage or deliberate attempts by any member to undermine its image.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cWe are the most accommodating party in Nigeria. But there must be discipline,\u201d he warned, hinting that sanctions may be imposed on members who engage in anti-party activities.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Atiku\u2019s latest exit comes amid shifting alliances and political repositioning as the 2027 general elections approach. Despite his departure, the PDP insists it will continue to strengthen its structure and move forward with or without him.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Atiku is yet to officially join the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Although, many believe he is the brain behind the brand and that he would likely contest the 2027 Presidency on it&#8217;s banner. 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