THE Labour Party’s (LP) vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has criticized the coalition formed under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), accusing it of misleading Nigerians with promises of rescuing the nation from underdevelopment.
Speaking on Channels Tvm, Baba-Ahmed described the ADC alliance as deceptive, insisting his political allegiance remains with Peter Obi, the former LP presidential candidate.
“They are deceiving us,” he said, stressing that his preference is for Obi to remain in the Labour Party and contest the 2027 election under its banner.
Obi has already signaled his intention to run in 2027 and has been engaging with key figures in the ADC coalition, including former Senate President David Mark, ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kaduna governor Nasir el-Rufai, former Rivers governor Rotimi Amaechi, and ex-Osun governor Rauf Aregbesola.
Despite these moves, Baba-Ahmed maintained that he is committed to Obi’s political journey, confirming his willingness to reprise his role as running mate.
“I’m in the Labour Party. I’m a Peter Obi man. I still want Peter Obi to come back to the Labour Party and contest the 2027 election,” he said.
When asked about his chances of becoming a vice-presidential candidate again, Baba-Ahmed replied: “If Nigeria is still around and there is an electoral system to follow. My love for Nigeria is undying, and I would appropriately associate with groups and individuals that are like-minded to restore Nigeria.”
He added that there are only two individuals he would consider deputising, one of whom remains unnamed, while the other is Obi. “I’m always with Peter Obi until he decides not to,” he declared.