The 2023 vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has described Hakeem Baba-Ahmed of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) as a significant political figure who could pose a serious challenge to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections.
Datti made the remarks on Tuesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today.
According to him, many people have underestimated Hakeem Baba-Ahmed despite his experience and political strength.
“If there is anything that is a threat to Tinubu 2027, it is Dr Hakeem and PRP,” he said. “People don’t know him. They have underestimated him. He means business.”
Datti went on to highlight Baba-Ahmed’s background, describing him as a seasoned public servant and intellectual with years of experience.
“He rose through the ranks, all the records are there. He is not there for money. He means what he is doing,” he said.
He also criticised the APC, saying the party made a mistake by underestimating Baba-Ahmed.
“APC made a very bad mistake. They don’t know who Hakeem is,” he said.