In a significant political declaration captured on Symfoni TV, Dr. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, who ran as the vice presidential candidate for the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, has emphasized his party’s unique position in Nigeria’s political landscape.
The prominent political figure characterized other major parties as either unwelcoming or ineffective alternatives, suggesting Labour remains the sole credible political vehicle. Dr. Baba-Ahmed indicated a strategic approach to timing regarding further political revelations.
“Labour Party will continue to do that—embrace and embrace because you cannot go into that old party. You are wasting your time; it’s a detachment. You cannot go into APC because there is no space for anybody. Instead, what is happening, they will realize there is no space for anybody anywhere. The only option continues to remain Labour Party. At the right time, I will say more. Thank you very much,” Baba-Ahmed stated in the video from 3:58.
His comments suggest a positioning strategy aimed at presenting Labour Party as an inclusive political home amidst what he characterizes as exclusionary practices in established parties . By specifically referencing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as having “no space for anybody,” the former vice presidential candidate appears to be targeting potential defectors from mainstream political organizations.
This statement comes as Nigeria’s political landscape continues to evolve following the 2023 elections, with parties reassessing strategies and alliances ahead of future electoral contests. Dr. Baba-Ahmed’s cryptic reference to future revelations hints at potential developments within opposition politics as the Labour Party seeks to solidify its position as a significant force in Nigeria’s democratic framework.
