Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has denied reports claiming that he has declared his intention to run for the presidency, insisting that his recent comments were misinterpreted.
Speaking on Channels Television on Friday, Baba-Ahmed, who was the running mate to Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election, said he never announced any presidential ambition.
“I never declared to contest the presidency two days ago,” he said.
He explained that his remarks were limited to reaffirming his continued membership of the Labour Party, amid speculation over the party’s future and internal political alignments.
According to him, while the possibility of a presidential contest may arise in the future, no decision has been taken and no declaration has been made.
“What I did was to say that I remain in the Labour Party. I never declared to contest the presidency, even though there could be a possibility of that happening. I certainly did not declare,” Baba-Ahmed clarified.
He added that any formal declaration would depend on the timetable of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Labour Party’s internal procedures.
“One will have to wait for the INEC timetable and for the party to invite expressions of interest. I did not declare,” he said.
Baba-Ahmed also criticised the role of social media in spreading misinformation, urging the mainstream media to uphold accuracy and restraint.
“It is unfortunate that social media can be so sensational, putting out wrong narratives to emotional listeners. Professional media should act as a filter so the public can always access the correct information,” he added.
The clarification follows widespread reports that sparked debate among supporters and political observers over a possible presidential ambition.
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Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has denied reports claiming that he has declared his intention to run for the presidency, insisting that his recent comments were misinterpreted.
Speaking on Channels Television on Friday, Baba-Ahmed, who was the running mate to Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election, said he never announced any presidential ambition.
“I never declared to contest the presidency two days ago,” he said.
He explained that his remarks were limited to reaffirming his continued membership of the Labour Party, amid speculation over the party’s future and internal political alignments.
According to him, while the possibility of a presidential contest may arise in the future, no decision has been taken and no declaration has been made.
“What I did was to say that I remain in the Labour Party. I never declared to contest the presidency, even though there could be a possibility of that happening. I certainly did not declare,” Baba-Ahmed clarified.
He added that any formal declaration would depend on the timetable of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Labour Party’s internal procedures.
“One will have to wait for the INEC timetable and for the party to invite expressions of interest. I did not declare,” he said.
Baba-Ahmed also criticised the role of social media in spreading misinformation, urging the mainstream media to uphold accuracy and restraint.
“It is unfortunate that social media can be so sensational, putting out wrong narratives to emotional listeners. Professional media should act as a filter so the public can always access the correct information,” he added.
The clarification follows widespread reports that sparked debate among supporters and political observers over a possible presidential ambition.
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