2027: Datti Baba-Ahmed Reaffirms Loyalty to Labour Party, Rejects ADC Coalition

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, has reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to the party, declaring that he remains committed to the platform that brought him to national prominence in the 2023 presidential race.

Baba-Ahmed, 56, was the running mate to Peter Obi during the 2023 elections, where the Labour Party emerged as a major third-force contender but ultimately lost to President Bola Tinubu of the All-Progressives Congress (APC). In the aftermath of the polls, Obi exited the Labour Party about two years later and aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which has since become the rallying platform for a coalition of opposition figures seeking to challenge the ruling APC.

However, speaking on Wednesday at a press briefing held at the Labour Party’s national secretariat in Abuja, Baba-Ahmed made it clear that he would not follow Obi into the ADC. The former senator, who represented Kaduna North, stressed that his political conviction and loyalty remain firmly rooted in the Labour Party.

“I am still in the Labour Party and remain committed to its ideals,” Baba-Ahmed stated, adding that he believes strongly in the party’s vision for Nigeria’s future.

He further disclosed his readiness to offer himself for national service ahead of the 2027 elections, noting that his priority is contributing meaningfully to Nigeria’s recovery, stability, and long-term development.

Expressing skepticism about the emerging opposition coalition, Baba-Ahmed said he does not share confidence in the ADC as a viable alternative. He dismissed key actors behind the coalition as “disgruntled politicians,” suggesting that their motivations are not aligned with genuine national interest.

His remarks have added a new dimension to the evolving opposition landscape as political realignments intensify ahead of 2027, signaling that the Labour Party may still retain influential figures despite recent defections.