Baba-Ahmed says sympathy led him to join Peter Obi’s ticket
Datti Baba-Ahmed, former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, revealed he joined Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential ticket out of sympathy rather than ideological alignment. In a recent interview, Baba-Ahmed explained that he stepped in after other politicians declined Obi’s offer. He emphasized his independence and clarified that Obi does not control his political path. The discussion also touched on party defections and internal party issues.
Key takeaways
- Datti Baba-Ahmed said he accepted the vice-presidential slot due to sympathy for Peter Obi and concern for Nigeria.
- He noted that Obi approached three other politicians in 2021 and 2022, but they all declined to join his ticket.
- Baba-Ahmed stated he recently left the Labour Party for the Peoples Redemption Party in May 2026.
- He stressed that his support for Obi had limits and asserted his political independence.
- The interview highlighted defections by both Obi and Baba-Ahmed, as well as their views on internal party challenges.
