BREAKING: Obi: If Abure Was A Problem, What Makes Him Think Seriake of NDC Will Not Be A Problem? – Baba Ahmed

According to a report by Punch on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has expressed reservations about Peter Obi’s decision to leave the Labour Party amid its prolonged internal crisis, arguing that political disagreements within parties should be resolved rather than used as grounds for defection.

Speaking during a recent interview, Baba-Ahmed reflected on his involvement in the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential campaign. He explained that he agreed to serve as Obi’s running mate largely out of concern for both the former Anambra State governor and the future of Nigeria. According to him, several high-profile political figures had reportedly declined opportunities to join Obi’s presidential ticket before he accepted the role.

Baba-Ahmed, who has since left the Labour Party and joined the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), emphasized that his political choices are independent and should not be viewed as being influenced by Obi. He stressed that his support for Obi during the 2023 election did not mean that his political future would be tied to the former presidential candidate.

Addressing the crisis that has affected the Labour Party, particularly the leadership disputes involving Julius Abure, Baba-Ahmed argued that Obi should have remained within the party and contributed to efforts aimed at resolving the challenges. In his view, internal conflicts are a common feature of political organizations and are not unique to the Labour Party.

The former senator also questioned whether Obi would be able to avoid similar leadership disagreements in any new political platform he chooses to join. He pointed to notable political figures in other parties, including former Senate President David Mark in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Senator Seriake Dickson in the National Democratic Coalition (NDC), suggesting that disagreements and power struggles can emerge in any political environment.

Reaffirming his position, Baba-Ahmed maintained that political loyalty should not prevent individuals from making independent decisions. While acknowledging his past support for Obi, he insisted that he remains politically autonomous.

In his words, “I mean, if (Julius) Abure was a problem, what makes him think the David Mark of ADC will not be a problem? What makes him think the chairman of Seriake (Senator Seriake Dickson) of NDC will not be a problem? So it’s the same thing wherever you go. Stay here and fix this problem.”