2023: Why I Accepted to Run with Obi – Datti Baba-Ahmed
POLITICS DIGEST – The Labour Party vice presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has said his decision to accept his nomination was borne out of his commitment to rescuing Nigeria.
Obi, who is a former Anambra State governor, unveiled Baba-Ahmed as his running mate in Abuja on Friday.
Baba-Ahmed is the founder of Baze University, Abuja. He was a former lawmaker who represented Kaduna North Senatorial district.
The economist served as Senator for Kaduna North from 2011 to 2012 and was a member of the House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007.
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“The undeniable and unchallengeable fundamental reason for being on this ticket is to rescue Nigeria.
“And it goes logically without saying that you can only rescue that which is in trouble and Nigeria is in trouble and I cannot afford not to be part of the movement to rescue Nigeria,” he said.
Also speaking, Obi said the unveiling signals the party and his resolve in the journey to “take back Nigeria.”
“This is our right to secure, unite and make Nigeria productive. And you can’t do that without having people who have similar visions, ideas and are prepared for the task. So, I have the honour today to present to you, God willing, Nigeria’s next Vice President in the person of Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed,” he said.
