The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has unveiled Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed as his running mate.
Baba-Ahmed, the founder of Baze University, Abuja, was a former lawmaker who represented Kaduna North Senatorial district.
The 46-year-old’s announcement came barely 24 hours after the Director-General, Peter Obi Campaign Organisation, Doyin Okupe, announced his withdrawal as the vice-presidential candidate of the party.
Okupe, while announcing his withdrawal via his verified Twitter handle, had stated that his party would disclose the new running mate to the presidential candidate.
Okupe wrote “This afternoon I submitted my withdrawal letter from the position of the Vice Presidential candidate of the Labour Party to INEC. A replacement will be announced by d national chairman of d party shortly. I feel greatly blessed to have been part of the foundation of success 4 the LP”.
Speaking at the event, Obi said the unveiling signals the party and his resolve in the journey to “take back Nigeria”.
“It is good to be here today after weeks and months that we have gone round, consulted and searched around and looked for somebody who fits the bill of what we are trying to do.
“Today, I am proud to say I have been able to meet and secure somebody who is eminently qualified and fits the bill to be the Vice President of Nigeria.
“I know people will say you are not there yet, but I can tell you, I know where we are going.”
Also, he stated that “This is our right to secure, unite and make Nigeria productive. And you can’t do that without having people who have similar visions, ideas and are prepared for the task. So, I have the honour today to present to you, God willing, Nigeria’s next Vice President in the person of Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed.”
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