- Peter Obi Peter Obi’s Ex-Running Mate Declares Interest in 2027 Presidency
- His announcement comes barely a week after the Peter Obi, announced his departure from the Labour Party
- Baba-Ahmed said his decision to seek the presidency was not influenced by Obi’s recent political move
Former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Baba-Ahmed made the declaration on Monday during a rally at the Labour Party’s national secretariat in Abuja, where he addressed party members and supporters.
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His announcement comes barely a week after the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, announced his departure from the Labour Party for the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Speaking at the event, Baba-Ahmed said his decision to seek the presidency was not influenced by Obi’s recent political move, stressing that his ambition predates the 2023 election.
“I have made myself available to contest for the office in 2027. I am not following anybody’s trajectory or stepping into anybody’s shoes,” he said.
He further noted that he had earlier shown interest in the presidency before Obi emerged as the party’s flag bearer in 2023.
“Before His Excellency, Governor Peter Obi, filed for the presidency, I had already aspired to that office. The records are there for everyone to see,” Baba-Ahmed added.
