Storm Erupts As Keyamo Rages At Atiku’s ‘Disrespectful’ PDP Resignation During Mourning Full Details

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has condemned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for announcing his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during a period of national mourning for late President Muhammadu Buhari.

In a post shared via his verified social media account, Keyamo acknowledged that Atiku has the constitutional freedom to change political affiliations. However, he criticized the timing of the announcement, calling it self-serving and insensitive.

Keyamo wrote:

“Your Excellency, @atiku, while I recognize your constitutional right to defect from any political party at your discretion, the timing of your resignation from the PDP — during a solemn week when the nation is mourning former President Muhammadu Buhari — appears calculated to divert attention from a moment of national grief and focus it on your personal political agenda.

Evidence shows that your letter was prepared, typed, signed, and dispatched just a day after President Buhari’s death was announced. With all due respect, this indicates an overwhelming obsession with your never-ending presidential ambition, devoid of empathy or consideration for national sentiment.

Furthermore, I must point out that your continued use of Nigeria’s Coat of Arms on personal or political communications is both legally and morally questionable. Legally, it breaches Section 6 of the Flag and Coat of Arms Act, Cap F30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004. You have not held any federal position for over 18 years.

Morally, it is misleading to use a national symbol that implies you still speak with government authority. If every former government official adopted such a practice, it would create confusion and dilute the integrity of national symbols.

As a cabinet minister and member of the Inner Bar, I am duty-bound to defend the constitution and uphold the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”