Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has officially declared his intention to run for the presidency in the 2027 elections.
Baba-Ahmed made the announcement at a rally held at the Labour Party’s national secretariat in Abuja. His declaration comes just a week after Peter Obi officially left the Labour Party to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Addressing party members and supporters, Baba-Ahmed emphasized that his presidential ambition is independent and not a reaction to Obi’s political moves, noting that his aspiration predates the 2023 elections.
“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.
“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,” he stated.
Baba-Ahmed’s announcement marks the beginning of his formal campaign as he positions himself for the 2027 presidential race under the Labour Party banner.