Baba-Ahmed urges Nigerians to reject regional politics
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, has called for Nigerians to prioritize competence over regional or ethnic considerations when choosing leaders. Speaking during an interview in Abuja, he emphasized the need to move away from politics based on zoning and regional entitlement. Baba-Ahmed highlighted that the country’s challenges require capable leaders, not just those selected based on their background. He expressed support for Donald Duke as the party’s presidential candidate, stating that leadership should be about merit and vision.
What happened
- Hakeem Baba-Ahmed urged Nigerians to stop making leadership choices based on ethnic, religious, or regional sentiment.
- He revealed that all three aspirants for the PRP presidential ticket were from the southern part of the country, and no northern aspirant participated.
- Donald Duke was chosen as the party’s presidential candidate through a transparent process due to his leadership qualities.
- Baba-Ahmed criticized politicians who exploit ethnic and regional divisions, saying it weakens national cohesion and distracts from governance.
- He affirmed that the PRP would continue to promote issue-based politics and encourage voters to focus on candidates’ records, character, and capacity for good governance.
