Atiku Remains PDP’s Biggest Problem – PDP Deputy Youth Leader

The Deputy National Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Timothy Osadolor, has attributed the internal crisis threatening the party’s unity ahead of the 2027 presidential election to former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar.

In an interview with Punch in Abuja, Osadolor criticized Atiku’s leadership approach, arguing that despite his extensive experience, he has failed to offer the guidance needed to steer the PDP towards cohesion.

According to Osadolor, Atiku’s leadership shortcomings have left the party fractured and struggling to find a unified direction.

He said, “People may perceive Nyesom Wike as the problem but the biggest problem of the PDP today is Atiku Abubakar.

“Between Wike and Atiku, the former Vice President is the bigger man and the more experienced politician.

“Naturally, he should provide leadership for Wike and the rest of us in the PDP. But he should ask himself if he is providing that leadership.

“The earlier Atiku realises that one tree does not make a forest, the better it will be for us all. You cannot have your people, and I have my people, and you expect us to win.

“Politics is a game of numbers and marriage of interest. It is not enough to come out every four years and activate a campaign machine that is quite formidable.

“Before every election cycle, some processes position the party in the eyes of Nigerians that we are ready for elections.

“Among the governors of the South, I am sure, we can get such a character in Governor Seyi Makinde but he has not told anyone publicly that he is interested.

“Outside the PDP Governors Forum, if former President Jonathan wants to throw his hat in the ring, he stands a good chance.

“It is not a question of North or South; it is a question of a unifying character that can bring victory for the party.”