Datti Baba-Ahmed declares interest in Nigeria’s 2027 presidency, stating his ambition predates Peter Obi’s political decisions
Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate Datti Baba-Ahmed has formally declared his intention to contest Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election.
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The announcement was made at a rally held at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja.
Baba-Ahmed’s declaration comes just one week after former LP presidential candidate Peter Obi announced his departure from the Labour Party for the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Speaking to party members and supporters, Baba-Ahmed stressed that his presidential ambition is neither reactionary nor dependent on Obi’s political moves.
“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,” Baba-Ahmed said.
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.”
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The declaration positions Baba-Ahmed as an early contender within the Labour Party ahead of Nigeria’s next general elections, signalling the start of internal party campaigns for the 2027 race.
