Datti Baba-Ahmed, the former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has denied reports claiming that he recently declared his intention to contest the presidency.
Speaking on Channels Television on Friday, Baba-Ahmed said his comments had been misunderstood and misrepresented, stressing that he made no declaration of interest in the presidency.
“I never declared to contest the presidency two days ago,” he said.
He explained that his recent remarks were only meant to reaffirm his continued membership of the Labour Party amid ongoing political conversations about the party’s future and leadership.
According to him, while the possibility of a presidential ambition may exist in the future, no such decision has been made or announced.
“What I did was simply say that I remain in the Labour Party. I never declared to contest the presidency, even though there could be a possibility of that happening,” he said.
Baba-Ahmed added that any declaration would be guided by the timetable of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Labour Party’s internal processes.
“One will have to wait for the INEC timetable and for the party to call for people to indicate their interest. I did not declare,” he stated.
He also criticised the spread of misinformation, particularly on social media, and urged professional media organisations to uphold accuracy and responsible reporting.
“It is unfortunate that social media can be so sensational, putting out wrong narratives. Formal media should serve as filters so the public can always get the correct information,” he said.
