Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has formally resigned his membership of the People\'s Democratic Party (PDP), marking a significant turning point in his decades-long political journey with the party he helped to establish.

In a letter dated Tuesday and addressed to the Chairman of the PDP in Jada 1 Ward, Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Atiku announced his decision to quit the party with immediate effect.

“It is indeed heartbreaking for me to make this decision,” the former presidential candidate wrote, stating that the party\'s current trajectory diverges from its founding ideals. “I find it necessary to part ways due to the current trajectory the Party has taken, which I believe diverges from the foundational principles we stood for,” he said.

Atiku, who served as Nigeria’s Vice President between 1999 and 2007 and contested for the presidency on the party\'s platform twice, expressed gratitude for the opportunities PDP offered him throughout his political career.

“As a founding father of this esteemed Party, serving two full terms as Vice President of Nigeria and being a Presidential candidate twice has been one of the most significant chapters of my life,” he wrote.

He concluded the letter by wishing the party well and expressing appreciation for the support he received during his years of active involvement.