Tag: Presidential ambition

Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has denied claims that he recently announced plans to run for president. Speaking on Channels Television on Friday, Baba-Ahmed said his comments were misunderstood and wrongly presented as a declaration of presidential ambition. “I never declared to contest the presidency two days ago.” He explained that his recent statements were only meant to confirm that he remains a member of the Labour Party, especially amid ongoing conversations about the party’s future and the roles of its prominent figures. While admitting that political possibilities may arise later, he stressed that no decision or announcement has been made. His clarification follows widespread reports suggesting he was positioning himself for a presidential bid ahead of the next general election, a development that triggered intense debate among supporters and political analysts. Providing further clarification, Baba-Ahmed said, “Two days ago, what I did was simply say that I remain in the Labour Party. I never declared to contest the presidency, even though there could be a possibility of that happening. I certainly did not declare for the presidency. I reiterated my membership of the Labour Party, and that is all.” He added that any formal declaration would only come after the Independent National Electoral Commission releases its timetable and the Labour Party opens its internal process. “The submission I made was that one will have to wait for the INEC timetable and for the party to make the call for people to indicate their interest. I did not declare.”