Statement from the Atiku Media Office, regarding the reported registration of the Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM) as a political party

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I'm in PDP, other parties are welcome – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said while he remains a loyal PDP member, he doesn’t have the right or power to stop others from associating or seeking registration for new parties.

Following press enquiries on the reported registration of the Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM) as a political party, the former Vice President said he would always welcome the expansion of the political space to accommodate all shades of opinions or political hue.

While acknowledging that many of his political associates are involved in registering the PDM, Atiku Abubakar explained that he had no powers to stop adults with common interests from coming together to form a party.

He also noted that many of his political associates are equally members of political parties other than the PDP.

According to him, freedom of association as enshrined in the constitution is the beauty of democracy and that he wouldn’t dissuade any of his followers from seeking a platform to promote their programmes.

Political analysts recalled the active role of the PDM in the country’s democratic transition from the Babangida, Abacha and Abdulsalami administrations.

The PDM platform, which was founded by late General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, provided the impetus for his impressive performance across the country during the September 1992 presidential primaries, which were later cancelled by the military regime.

The late Gen. Yar’Adua came close to becoming President, thanks to the formidable PDM structure. In 1999, the PDM was also in the forefront in the emergence of former President Obasanjo as PDP presidential candidate.

Political observers also noted that the choice of Atiku Abubakar as running mate to Obasanjo in 1999 was a recognition of the active role of the PDM platform in his victory.

gudugba: You are more lethal and potent to destroy a party from inside......

these guys from the North are deft politicians....

gtrust:

Why would they not wait for 2019 election when majority of Nigerians will prefer a presidential candidate from the Northern part of Nigeria

Iknow the Igbos are talking but the Igbos will have to wait until 2027.
Also by then Prof Soludo would have finished 2 terms as Anambra Governor and very ready for the presidency.

gudugba:

Outside power...they are like fish outside water..never comfortable.

searay: Ok. Make I read first

He also noted that many of his political associates are equally members of political parties other than the PDP.

Sacluxpaint: Why does the north want power so much?

Sacluxpaint: Why does the north want power so much?

Mo_billz: I personally admire Atiku style.. he's so dynamic and pragmatic. I feel he's the best answer nigeria needs for her problem. Please baba Atiku call me if you can 08179007377 or follow me on Twitter its__uju

gtrust:

Why would they not wait for 2019 election when majority of Nigerians will prefer a presidential candidate from the Northern part of Nigeria

Iknow the Igbos are talking but the Igbos will have to wait until 2027.
Also by then Prof Soludo would have finished 2 terms as Anambra Governor and very ready for the presidency.

henrysam:
Because they don't have any other thing doing than be in power so that they will suck the remaining oil dry sell it and impoverise us the more.
My brother north is less concern about the goodness and betterment of nigeria. They always want to rule to gather wealth for their elites and forget about the rest.
If am lying why is it now that southerner developing north

pat4love: I the laugh all those who need power by all possible means. All this are targeting only one Person Mr Predent Jonathan. But they should know one thing, a child who did not want his mother to sleep that child will not also sleep.