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The Digest:

Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate Datti Baba-Ahmed has formally declared his intention to run for president in the 2027 general elections. Announcing his bid at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, Baba-Ahmed emphasized that his ambition is independent and predates Peter Obi’s political moves, positioning himself as a distinct option within the LP.

Key Points:
  • Datti Baba-Ahmed declared his presidential ambition for the 2027 elections
  • He announced at the Labour Party national secretariat in Abuja
  • Baba-Ahmed stated his aspiration predates Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential bid
  • He insisted his decision is not reactionary or tied to Obi’s recent move to the ADC
  • The declaration comes one week after Obi officially left the Labour Party
  • Baba-Ahmed framed his candidacy as a long-standing, independent political pursuit
  • The move signals potential internal realignment within the Labour Party ahead of 2027
Amidst the shifting sands of opposition politics, this declaration represents more than a candidacy; it is a reassertion of individual political identity, rooted in personal ambition rather than the shadow of a former ally.

Sources: Daily Post, Channels TV