Former Labour Party presidential running mate Datti Baba-Ahmed has sparked reactions after making a strong assessment of the political figures currently challenging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According to Baba-Ahmed, none of the politicians contesting against Bola Ahmed Tinubu has what it takes to fundamentally change the country — and he specifically included his former principal, Peter Obi, in his assessment.
His statement is likely to generate debate among Nigerians, particularly supporters of the various opposition figures who believe a change in leadership could significantly alter the country’s direction.
Baba-Ahmed’s remarks are especially notable given his previous political partnership with Peter Obi during the 2023 presidential election, when the pair ran on the Labour Party platform.
The comment raises a bigger question ahead of Nigeria’s next political cycle: Is Nigeria’s challenge really about changing the person in power, or does the country need deeper institutional and structural reforms regardless of who becomes president?
