Baba-Ahmed Joins Obi's Ticket Out of Sympathy for Nigeria

Datti Baba-Ahmed, the former vice presidential candidate for the Labour Party, disclosed that his decision to join Peter Obi's 2023 presidential ticket was driven by sympathy for Nigeria rather than ideological alignment. In an interview captured on video, Baba-Ahmed explained that he felt compelled to support Obi after three prominent politicians declined to partner with him.

He expressed that many do not understand the depth of his sympathy for Obi and the nation. Baba-Ahmed emphasized that he took it upon himself to volunteer for the sake of Nigeria.

He also clarified that while he supports Obi, he does not control the political future and does not own the political landscape. Baba-Ahmed previously defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and later the National Democratic Congress (NDC) before joining the Labour Party, citing internal crises within the party as a reason for his departure.