The Labour Party (LP) has officially disowned its former vice presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, following his controversial remarks describing President Bola Tinubu‘s administration as “questionably constitutional.” The party’s leadership issued a strong rebuttal through its National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Arabambi Abayomi, on Saturday in Kaduna.
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Key Points of Contention
1. Controversial Statements: Baba-Ahmed had urged Tinubu not to contest in 2027, claiming Nigerians would demand “true democracy.”
2. Party’s Position: LP labeled these remarks as “undemocratic” and potentially incendiary.
3. Legal Context: The party acknowledged its Supreme Court loss but emphasized acceptance of the verdict for national peace.
Escalating Tensions
The LP expressed dismay over an April 9 meeting convened by Abia Governor Alex Otti and Peter Obi where Baba-Ahmed reportedly repeated his claims. Abayomi highlighted particularly concerning statements from a national TV interview where Baba-Ahmed allegedly called government appointments “fake and illegal” and accused officials of “destroying our country.”
Historical Parallels Warning
Drawing ominous comparisons, Abayomi referenced:
– The Arab Spring uprisings
– Potential for mass unrest in Nigeria
– The need for political restraint during fragile times
Security Concerns
The party leadership also interpreted Governor Otti’s alleged “doomsday” comment as a threat, urging enhanced security for its executives.
Party’s Final Position
While affirming citizens’ right to hold government accountable, the LP firmly:
✔ Denounced inflammatory rhetoric
✔ Reiterated support for constitutional processes
✔ Completely dissociated from Baba-Ahmed’s remarks
TJ News Nigeria. This news report includes information from NAN and PUNCH Online.
