Atiku’s Media Adviser Blames Party Insiders and APC for Resignation Leak

Paul Ibe, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s communications adviser, claims that his principal’s resignation letter from the Peoples Democratic Party was leaked.

On Wednesday, Abubakar’s letter of resignation dated July 14 appeared online.

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo had criticized Atiku for releasing the resignation letter while the country was in mourning for former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Buhari was buried in Daura, Katsina state, on Tuesday after passing away on Sunday in a clinic in London, United Kingdom (UK).

To honor Buhari, President Bola Tinubu proclaimed a seven-day national mourning.

In addition, Keyamo criticized Atiku for announcing his resignation from the opposition party on letterhead with the party’s coat of arms, claiming the former vice president is not an official of the government.

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In an interview with Arise Television’s News Night on Wednesday, Ibe claimed that “rogue elements” within the PDP had leaked the resignation letter.

Ibe referred to the letter when he stated, “A communication of his was leaked by those who never wished his excellency Atiku Abubakar well.”

It’s regrettable that the minister of aviation, who ought to be focused on aviation issues, which include runways and improved infrastructure, would become involved in the dispute.

It is comparable to knowing the reason of an accident before the investigation is complete.

We are having this discussion because that communication was leaked by rogue PDP elements who were conspiring with APC members.

The opposition group, which has chosen the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform for the 2027 elections, includes Atiku, who is aiming for the presidency.