Bode George, a prominent figure within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed his disapproval of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Kaduna State.
George voiced his dissatisfaction during an appearance on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’ on Tuesday.
The former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP also dismissed the idea of a coalition, characterizing it as a strategy to weaken the main opposition party.
Atiku Abubakar has been advocating for opposition figures across the country to unite and form a mega-party that could challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
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His visit to the former President was interpreted by many as an attempt to garner support for this coalition initiative.
Atiku was accompanied during the visit by former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, former Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, and others.
However, reacting to the recent move, George said, “Those who are now forming mega party, what is the purpose of that mega party. You’re a member of a solid organization, you want to pull out. You are meeting with Baba Buhari, Is he a member of our party? Have you discussed your mega something with anybody else? Do you think is a private fiefdom? Is PDP a private company? Nobody owns PDP. You bring it within the party. Let us discuss it. Once it is approved, then you move. You don’t just flip flop because of your personal ambition,” he said.
“Look at General Buhari shaking hands with these guys. Is he a member of our party? We presented you against him, and he flopped you like a little kid, and then you ran there. And if you look at the congregation of those who visited Buhari, they are all from one side, who are the others from our party?
“No, it’s not done that way. In fact, my conclusion was, What is this man trying to do with this mega party? Is he trying to divide Nigeria from the north and then the south?,” George queried.
He further advised PDP members nationwide to “come home and work together for the party ahead of 2027, rather than joining hands to set up a mega party for Atiku’s personal ambition.”
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