Labour Party’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has dismissed the African Democratic Congress coalition as deceptive, reaffirming loyalty to Peter Obi and expressing interest in a 2027 bid.
Labour Party’s vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition is deceiving Nigerians.
Speaking on Channels Television on Friday, Baba-Ahmed dismissed suggestions that he was part of the ADC coalition. “They are deceiving us,” he said. “I’m in the Labour Party for God sake. I’m a Peter Obi man. I still want Peter Obi to come back to the Labour Party to contest 2027.”
His remarks came a week after Peter Obi endorsed ADC candidates in the Anambra by-elections, citing internal crises within the Labour Party.
When asked if he would contest in 2027, Baba-Ahmed signaled interest in teaming up again with Obi. “If Nigeria is still around and there is an electoral system to follow… I would appropriately associate with groups and individuals that are like-minded to restore Nigeria,” he said.
Baba-Ahmed has previously accused coalition members of pursuing selfish interests.