Datti Baba-Ahmed Affirms Respect for Peter Obi Amid Criticism

On 13 September 2026, Datti Baba-Ahmed, the former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, clarified his recent comments regarding Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State. Baba-Ahmed emphasized that his political assessment of Obi does not indicate a breakdown in their relationship, stating, "Obi is my boss.

I still call him my boss." He made these remarks during an appearance on the Naija Unfiltered Podcast, addressing controversy stemming from his earlier interview with Seun Okinbaloye on the Mic On Podcast, where he expressed doubts about the political capacity of major candidates, including Obi, for the 2027 presidential race. Baba-Ahmed insisted that he and Obi maintain a strong personal connection, noting that he could directly contact Obi for assistance, as illustrated by a recent incident involving Obi's convoy in Benue State.

He reiterated that their relationship remains solid despite their political differences, aiming to clarify that his criticisms were not personal.