In a shocking political twist that has set tongues wagging across Nigeria, former Delta State Governor and ex-vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has confirmed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is on his way out of the PDP.
Speaking on ARISE TV, Okowa revealed that he had a closed-door conversation with Atiku before leading key Delta PDP stakeholders to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to Okowa, their exit was a unanimous decision driven by frustration over the PDP’s endless internal battles, poor leadership structure, and weak electoral strategies.
He didn’t stop there.
Okowa made it clear he’s no longer interested in Atiku’s much-talked-about “grand opposition coalition,” describing it as vague, disorganized, and lacking urgency. Instead, he’s throwing his full weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid — insisting Tinubu deserves to complete the South’s 8-year presidency before power can shift back to the North.
In a candid moment, Okowa also expressed deep regret for being Atiku’s running mate in 2023, saying the decision went against the wishes of his people in Delta who were not comfortable with backing another northern presidency.
🇳🇬 Key Gist:
- Atiku may soon leave the PDP — confirmed by Okowa.
- Okowa & top Delta politicians have joined APC due to PDP’s internal crisis.
- Full support pledged for Tinubu’s second term in 2027.
- Atiku’s proposed coalition? “Dead on arrival,” says Okowa.
- Okowa regrets running with Atiku in 2023.
With political alignments shifting like never before, 2027 is already looking like a fiery showdown in Nigeria’s power circles.
