Atiku and ADC "window shoppers": Jacob Mark, a Former PDP Legal Adviser Stated

Jacob Mark, a previous legal advisor to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has characterized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other PDP members who are now aligning with the coalition-supported African Democratic Congress (ADC) as mere 'window shoppers' who, in his opinion, should not be regarded seriously. During an appearance on Arise Television’s The Morning Show on Thursday, Mark criticized Atiku for what he termed a pattern of political inconsistency, accusing him of frequently changing parties in his quest for a presidential nomination. He stated that he would not consider Atiku a serious candidate until he officially resigns from the PDP and formally joins the ADC. "Anyone who has not resigned from his political party and is moving around, being in SDP today, in ADA tomorrow, and now in ADC, should not be taken seriously," Mark remarked. When directly asked if Atiku fits that description, Mark responded, "Until he resigns from the PDP, I will not take him seriously." He further contended that it is unconstitutional for Atiku to seek presidential nominations from both the PDP and ADC simultaneously. "You cannot be seeking a presidential ticket in ADC while also pursuing one in PDP at the same time. That is not permissible by law. You cannot be involved with two different political parties; you must belong to one," the former legal advisor to the PDP asserted. Citing Atiku’s history of party changes, Mark accused the former Vice President of establishing a precedent for political recklessness within the PDP. He stated, "This has been occurring since around 2009, particularly in 2011, when Atiku Abubakar, along with five other governors, exited the PDP convention and formed an alliance with the opposition party at that time. "They engaged in political maneuvering, lost the election, and then returned to the PDP without facing any consequences. "This represents the core of political misconduct that has gone unpunished. Individuals enter and exit at will; you may go wherever you please, return, and obtain a presidential nomination, and if it no longer aligns with your interests, you simply depart. If you venture there and face defeat, you can return once more and will be welcomed back into the party without facing any repercussions." Mark concluded by emphasizing that such conduct has exacerbated the issue of anti-party activities that persistently afflict the former ruling party. ADC, Jacob Mark