Datti Baba-Ahmed, who was the Labour Party’s vice-presidential nominee in the 2023 general election, has announced his intention to seek the party’s presidential ticket for the 2027 polls.
He made the announcement during a rally at the Labour Party’s national headquarters in Abuja, where party faithful and supporters gathered.
Baba-Ahmed’s declaration comes about a week after the party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, officially exited the Labour Party for the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
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Addressing the crowd, Baba-Ahmed dismissed suggestions that his decision was influenced by Obi’s recent defection.
He maintained that his ambition to run for president is long-standing and not a response to current political developments, stressing that his interest dates back to before the 2023 general election.
“I have made myself available to contest for the office in 2027. I’m not following anybody’s trajectory or stepping into anybody’s shoes.
“Can I please remind you that before His Excellency Governor Peter Obi filed for the presidency, I aspired for the presidency before him? The records are there for you to see,” he said.
