The resignation of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar from the All Progressives Congress (APC) has triggered mixed reactions from Nigerians and politicians across the country.
The former vice president announced his resignation from the APC on Friday through his aide, Mr Paul Ibe.
Some Nigerians have taken to Twitter to commend the decision while he was criticised by others.
See tweets below;
And we your supporters pray that May God keep on giving you strength to build a strong Nigeria with the help of the youth, nothing is impossible when the youth are guided by an inspiring leader who believe in them
— MB USMAN|| Flygerian (@itsmbusman) November 24, 2017
Nigerian political party transfer Window is opened.@APCNigeria signed @MObanikoro @OfficialPDPNig signed @atiku
— Yaro (@vimejoraz) November 24, 2017
that @atiku Resign from the APC is not a news but a ritual that must takes its place. I wish him the best ahead
— Omope of Lagos (@LaiELEWURO) November 24, 2017
Nigerian political party transfer Window is opened.@APCNigeria signed @MObanikoro @OfficialPDPNig signed @atiku
More transfers coming….
— Bashir Waziri (@Bashwaziri) November 24, 2017
I saw @Atiku‘s resignation from the @APCNigeria coming. It shouldn’t be a news to Nigerians as it’s not beyond expectation. It has happened in the past, so not new
— Comehome (@ComehomeTJ) November 24, 2017
I wouldn’t mind being a political strategist on his team 😏.
There’s so much good the world hasn’t heard about @atiku. https://t.co/9ltMReNwTg— Basil Abia (@basilabia) November 24, 2017
Very true atiku deserves our vote from 1999_2003 he was in charge n we can see the progress that government made atiku all the way
— Samuel Danjuma (@adejohsamuel54) November 24, 2017
Welcome Back to the PDP Sir.
Atiku Abubakar— Jason Baba Kwaghe (@BabaKwaghe) November 24, 2017
@atiku 3 yrs ago, you left PDP for APC. Your interview with BBC Hausa👇
“I really want to see a strong 2nd party for the party,”.
You pledged that you will never return to the PDP, saying that from all indications the party would no longer be what it used to be.
What CHANGed? pic.twitter.com/mOrwqmcir9
— Adetutu Balogun (@Tutsy22) November 24, 2017
@atiku well done for this wise decision……you are a great and fearless man
— chinedu Obi (@Pastorobi1) November 24, 2017
Good that Atiku has summoned d courage to leave the failing Apc. His romance with them ended in a disastrous manner.
— Segun Adeoye (@SegunAdeoye_) November 24, 2017
Atiku Abubakar ‘s homecoming is the beginning of many more influx into the pdp. .the umbrella is big enough to accommodate everyone, bury your grudges and let’s join hand to make Nigeria great again with the umbrella. ..WE ARE PDP. ..THE PARTY FOR THE MASSES
— Oladayo (@Oladayojibril) November 24, 2017
Abubakar @Atiku is one man I cherish. He’s full of energy and ambition. His resignation from the APC is a clear indication he aims high in his career. Best of luck Sir
— Comehome (@ComehomeTJ) November 24, 2017
Indeed it was courageous of him
— joshua ahmadu (@ahmadu_joshua) November 24, 2017
@atiku I always knew apc political party willl never give you a chance to haveasay.
Congrats to you for leaving.
Come2019#IStandWithAtiku— BALOGUN ADEOLA (@balo_adeola) November 24, 2017