2027: North Unlikely to Back Obi, Kwankwaso Joint Ticket — Datti Baba-Ahmed

Politicsnigeria | 05-05-2026 07:07pm |

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, who served as the vice-presidential candidate for the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, has analyzed the political landscape in Nigeria, particularly regarding the potential for northern support for a joint ticket involving prominent opposition figures such as Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso in the 2027 elections. He expressed skepticism about the ability of northern political factions to coalesce around these candidates, citing the complexities of shifting political alliances. Baba-Ahmed noted that he has intentionally refrained from naming specific individuals in his discussions to maintain focus on broader electoral dynamics.

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