Atiku’s recent departure from PDP will not impact us negatively – Tanko Beji
The Niger State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Tanko Beji has downplayed the impact of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s resignation, from the party, noting that it has not created any vacuum.
Speaking to journalists in Minna, Beji said the party remains undeterred by Atiku’s departure, noting that one person’s exit can lead to the influx of new members.
He argued, “His (Atiku) resignation is a good thing for him, it’s also a good thing for our party. One person goes, five persons come in. It is good; we wish him the best of luck just like hew ished us the best of luck.”
The Niger PDP chairman said, “Atiku met us in the party, he left and then came back again, people didn’t leave the party.
He left for ACN people didn’t leave the party, when he didn’t get what he wanted he came back,. Now he has left again, let him go”
“A political party is a thing of goodwill if he thinks that quiting the PDP will make him wins the presidency we will wait and see.”
Beji further disclosed that the Congress to elect new State Working Committee (SWC) members of the party would hold in September, 2025, saying he would not be contesting, having served out his term as provided by the constitution.
He disclosed that the congress to elect new State Working Committee (SWC) members of the party would hold in September, 2025 and preparations are ongoing.
He, however, stated that he would not be contesting having served out his term as provided by the constitution.
Meanwhile, the Administrative Secretary of the party, Jibrin Akwanu has dumped the party and registered with the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state
When asked by newsmen his reason for resigning his position and joining the opposition party, he simply described the party as a sinking and dilapidated ship.
Atiku’s recent departure from PDP will not impact us negatively – Tanko Beji
