Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of collaborating with some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to weaken the opposition and derail efforts to build unity.
In an interview with BBC Hausa, Atiku alleged that the lingering PDP crisis has persisted because certain senior party figures are being influenced by the APC-led government to destabilise the party.
“Some top members are being used by the government to cause further disunity, and this is evident in their words and actions,” he said.
Atiku explained that although he was a key figure in the PDP, he lacked the authority to resolve the crisis since he was neither the national chairman nor the secretary.
“I engaged them in dialogue, but unfortunately, those holding those positions are driven by personal interests,” he noted, stressing that he should not be blamed for the stalemate. “If I had the power to resolve it and failed, then I could be held responsible.”
The former Vice President further disclosed that he is now working with other stakeholders within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to strengthen the party’s structures and boost its nationwide acceptance.
When asked about a possible presidential bid on the ADC platform, Atiku simply said, “When the time comes, we shall see.”
Reflecting on Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, he acknowledged that while the country has made progress in areas such as education, transportation, and road infrastructure, it remains far behind where it should be.
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