2027: I Told Obi To Find A New Running Mate, Our Politics Are Different – Datti Baba-Ahmed

Former Labour Party (LP) vice presidential candidate Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has revealed that he advised Peter Obi on his political plans ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Abia Radio News reports that he said the discussion took place on January 31, 2024, when he suggested that Obi should consider choosing a new running mate from among strong political figures such as Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso or Nasir El-Rufai, or any other suitable candidate.

Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Ahmed explained that despite their differences in political approach, he remains supportive of Obi. He made it clear that their views do not fully align, but his backing for Obi has not changed.

Ahmed also stated that he believes their party secured victory in the 2023 presidential election.

However, he expressed concern that Obi did not take stronger steps to reclaim what he sees as their mandate.

According to him, while he stands by Obi, he felt it was necessary to be honest about their differences and offer advice on how to move forward politically ahead of the next election cycle.

He said: “I was the one who told Obi on 31 January, 2024 that, ‘Kwankwaso or Nasir El-Rufai or another person, you may approach them. As far as I am concerned I will continue to support you but our politics are different, you let go of 2023 that we won.’”