A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has expressed indignation at former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, for bolding a meeting with former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Mr. George who spoke during an interview on Arise Television live programme on Tuesday, alleged that Atiku’s move was part of a plan to float a new political coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He expressed outrage at what he described as a betrayal of the PDP, warning that the party must not be treated as a personal enterprise.
“Those who are now talking about forming a mega party — what is the purpose of that? You belong to a solid organisation, the PDP, and yet you’re meeting with Baba Buhari. Is he a member of our party? Was this discussed with anyone in the PDP? Is this a private company?” he asked rhetorically.
Mr. George accused Atiku of acting unilaterally, saying the move reeks of personal ambition rather than a collective political vision.
The long-time stalwart of the PDP also took issue with the optics of Atiku’s meeting with Buhari.
He further questioned the ethnic composition of those involved in the meeting, hinting at a possible sectional agenda.
“Look at General Buhari shaking hands with these guys. Is he one of us? We fielded you against him, and he trounced you. Now you’re running to him?
“Everyone in that delegation was from one side. Who are the other representatives from our party? My worry is that this mega party idea might be a veiled attempt to further divide Nigeria along regional lines.”
“My advice to our members nationwide is simple: come home and build the party. Let’s unite and prepare for 2027 together, not fracture ourselves over one man’s ambition,” he said.
He, therefore, urged party loyalists to reject any such distractions and focus on strengthening the PDP from within.
Atiku Abubakar has yet to respond to the criticisms.
