ABUJA – Datti Baba-Ahmed, the former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, has formally declared his intention to contest the presidency in the 2027 general elections.
Speaking at a rally held at the Labour Party national secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday, Baba-Ahmed emphasized that his aspiration is independent of the recent political decisions of his former running mate, Peter Obi, who defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) last week.
“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,” he stated.
He added: “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.”
Baba-Ahmed’s declaration signals the beginning of intra-party political alignments within the Labour Party ahead of the 2027 election cycle.
It also comes at a time when the party is navigating the aftermath of Obi’s high-profile exit and seeking to redefine its leadership and electoral strategy.
Disclaimer:
This report is based on a public declaration made by the aspirant. CDA News Nigeria covers political developments as part of its 2027 election preparedness reporting.
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