- According to Baba-Ahmed, his resignation will take effect at midnight, after which he will formally align with the PRP
- He explained that developments within the Labour Party, including certain internal decisions and leadership actions
- He added that the Labour Party no longer reflects the ideals it once represented
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, who was the vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, has announced plans to exit the party and move to the Peoples Redemption Party.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that he made this known on Tuesday during an appearance on a political programme on Channels Television, citing internal disputes and a shift away from the party’s founding principles as reasons for his decision.
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According to Baba-Ahmed, his resignation will take effect at midnight, after which he will formally align with the PRP.
He explained that developments within the Labour Party, including certain internal decisions and leadership actions, contributed to his dissatisfaction.
He added that the Labour Party no longer reflects the ideals it once represented, noting that the current situation within the party influenced his choice to seek a new political platform.
The PRP, established by Aminu Kano, is one of Nigeria’s oldest political movements and is known for its progressive stance.
Baba-Ahmed previously ran alongside Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election.
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