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The Digest:

Umar Damagum, the acting national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has stated that Atiku Abubakar's resignation from the party is not new and the PDP expects his eventual return. Despite Abubakar’s departure on July 14, Damagum maintains that this is part of a repeated political pattern for the former vice president.

Key Points:
  • Acting PDP Chairman Umar Damagum reacted to Atiku Abubakar’s resignation.
  • Atiku resigned on July 14, citing PDP straying from ideals and irreconcilable differences.
  • Damagum stated that PDP expects Atiku to return to the party.
  • He described Atiku’s exit as a strategic political decision, not permanent.
  • Atiku is linked to an opposition coalition adopting the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
  • Atiku, a PDP founding member, has defected from the party thrice since 1999.
  • His defections were driven by internal conflicts and presidential ambitions.
Atiku Abubakar's political journey continues its familiar revolving door pattern, demonstrating how ambition shapes party allegiance in Nigeria. The PDP remains unperturbed, anticipating another return.

Sources: TheCable)