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The Digest:

Labour Party’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has challenged the party to produce a formal resignation letter from Peter Obi, arguing that his political ally only announced an alignment with a coalition, not an explicit defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Key Points:
  • Datti Baba-Ahmed disputes the characterisation of Peter Obi's move as a defection.
  • He insists Obi spoke of joining a coalition, not specifically the ADC.
  • The former senator asks LP leadership to confirm if Obi resigned.
  • Baba-Ahmed maintains that his relationship with Obi remains cordial.
  • He stated Obi would be welcome back to the LP if he didn't secure the ADC ticket.
  • Baba-Ahmed confirmed his presidential ambition but has not formally declared.
  • He called on former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to step aside for 2027.
The clarification underscores the nuanced, often procedural nature of political realignments, where public announcements and formal party mechanisms exist in a delicate dance.

Sources: The Cable