Peter Obi is welcome to retain the labour Party ticket without me- Datti ahmed
Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party’s vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has stated that Peter Obi is welcome to contest for the party’s presidential ticket in the 2027 election, regardless of whether he serves as Obi’s running mate.
Baba-Ahmed made this declaration on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’ program.
He expressed profound respect for Peter Obi, stating, “I welcome him openly. The Labour Party welcomes him to still come and retain the Labour Party ticket and contest in 2027 with or without me.”
He further dismissed concerns that Peter Obi’s involvement in recent coalition talks spearheaded by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) constituted anti-party activity, explaining it as an “unfolding situation” where various political parties, interest groups, and individuals are coming together.
Baba-Ahmed confirmed his own attendance at such coalition meetings and affirmed that Peter Obi is free to continue participating.
“This is not an anti-party activity. It is an unfolding situation. The meaning of a coalition is that political parties, interest groups, and individuals are coming together. It’s an unfolding situation.
“I attended coalition meetings. Peter Obi is welcome to continue to attend those coalition meetings,” Baba-Ahmed added.
