Peter Obi Free to Contest With or Without Me, Datti Baba-Ahmed Declares
- Datti Baba-Ahmed clarifies that Peter Obi is free to contest for the Labour Party's presidential ticket in 2027 with or without him as running mate.
- Baba-Ahmed shares his powerful hot take concerning the growing speculation concerning Peter Obi's involvement in the All Democratic Congress-led coalition and alleged anti-party activities
- Baba-Ahmed declares his support for the Southern region to produce the next president in 2027
Labour Party's 2023 vice presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has clarified that Peter Obi, the former Anambra State Governor, remains eligible to pursue the party's presidential nomination in 2027, regardless of his potential return as his running mate.
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Baba-Ahmed stated this on Wednesday, July 23, while speaking as a guest on The Morning Brief on Channels Television programme.
According to Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party is open to adopting Obi as its presidential candidate in the 2027 general election.
“The Labour Party welcomes him to still come and retain the Labour Party ticket and contest in 2027 with or without me. And the ADC is welcome to adopt a southern candidate,” Baba-Ahmed said.
The former vice presidential candidate argued that Nigeria needs leaders with the capacity to govern effectively and those who win elections to push their agenda.
“We want capacity. We want compassion. We want people who will develop Nigeria, leaders that matter, leaders that deliver promises, not those who will promise governance and deliver disaster,” he stated.
Baba-Ahmed addresses Obi's anti-party controversy
Baba-Ahmed dismissed the notion that Peter Obi's involvement in coalition discussions with the African Democratic Congress constituted anti-party activities, stating it was unfounded
“This is not an anti-party activity. It is an unfolding situation. The meaning of a coalition is that political parties, interest groups, and individuals are coming together. It’s an unfolding situation.
“I attended coalition meetings. Peter Obi is welcome to continue to attend those coalition meetings,” Baba-Ahmed clarified.
He emphasised that the Labour Party welcomes Obi to contest for the presidential nomination in 2027, and that Obi's involvement in coalition discussions with the ADC does not constitute anti-party activities.
He also shared his position on the contentious issue of zoning ahead of the 2027 general election, stating that the Southern region should produce the next president.
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Baba-Ahmed clarifies his meeting with Abure faction of LP
Legit.ng previously reported that Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, has said that Peter Obi was fully aware of his decision to attend the Labour Party National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting chaired by Julius Abure.
His presence at the controversial NEC meeting, where he was pictured seated beside the factional chairman, drew public attention and further fuelled speculations of division within the party.
Speaking during a live interview on The Morning Brief on Channels Television, Baba-Ahmed clarified the circumstances surrounding his participation.
Baba-Ahmed tasks Tinubu to stepdown
Legit.ng also reported that Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has called on President Bola Tinubu to abandon any plans to seek re-election in 2027, saying the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is bound to lose.
Speaking on Prime Time, a political programme aired by Arise Television on Friday, April 18, Baba-Ahmed said Tinubu would do well to “throw in the towel” if he is truly the astute politician he is believed to be.
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