BREAKING: Datti Baba-Ahmed Announces Defection From Labour Party To PRP [VIDEO]
Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, who served as the vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election alongside Peter Obi, has announced that he is leaving the party at midnight tonight to join the People’s Redemption Party.
In a video statement that has circulated widely, Datti Baba-Ahmed said the Labour Party no longer reflects the principles it held when he joined it.
“What Labour Party stood for then is no longer what it is today,” he stated.
He added that the PRP has become the new destination for him.
The announcement comes at a time when the Labour Party continues to deal with internal disagreements and leadership issues that have affected its direction since the last election cycle.
Datti Baba-Ahmed had earlier backed efforts to keep the party united and had at different points spoken against quick defections by some members.
His move adds to the series of shifts happening within opposition parties as politicians position themselves ahead of future elections.
The People’s Redemption Party, led by its national chairman Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has seen renewed interest from figures looking for a platform that aligns with their current views.
Datti Baba-Ahmed did not give further details in the clip about his reasons beyond the change in the party’s character.
He has been a vocal voice in opposition politics and took part in reconciliation attempts within the Labour Party in recent months.
The development is likely to spark more conversations about realignment among opposition groups.
Many observers note that such moves have become common as parties prepare for the political season ahead.
Channels Television first shared the video of the announcement, which has drawn reactions from supporters and critics across the country.
Some see it as a sign of deeper problems in the Labour Party, while others view it as part of normal political movement.
Datti Baba-Ahmed has not issued any additional statement beyond the video at the time of this report.
The Labour Party is yet to respond officially to the defection announcement.This story will be updated as more details emerge.
