By Kolawole Ojebisi
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bode George, has criticised former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, for trying to fulfil personal ambition at the expense of the Peoples Democratic Party’s unity.
George, who accused the ex-VP of flip-flopping, made the remarks over his recent visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Kaduna State.
He expressed his displeasure during an appearance on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’ on Tuesday.
The former Deputy National Chairman of the party also dismissed the coalition agenda, stressing that it is a ploy to weaken the main opposition party.
“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 the PDP members across the country 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.
Recall that Atiku has been calling on opposition figures across the country to form a mega party that would challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
His recent visit to the former President was also seen as an attempt to win over his coalition campaign.
Accompanying Atiku to the meeting were former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai; former Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, among others.
