Dr. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, a former vice presidential candidate for the Labour Party, has given an explanation for why he attended a recent gathering hosted by the Julius Abure-led Labour Party faction.
Baba-Ahmed stated during his appearance on Channels TV’s Morning Brief on Wednesday that his presence was motivated by responsibility, principle, and what he called “a doctrine of necessity.”
He said the meeting was an important step in bringing the Labour Party back together and bringing competing sections together.
“I stepped up to the plate,” he declared.
The doctrine of necessity became essential. That is perfectly fine and has nothing wrong with it at all.
Baba-Ahmed insisted that he had included all pertinent parties in his interaction with the Abure-led group, dismissing charges that it was unilateral or without legitimacy.
“I promise that all parties involved are aware of every action I take,” he stated.
“Everyone involved in anything I do is aware and concerned, but I don’t need to go into too much detail about our internal operations.”
Reacting to comments by Obidient movement spokesperson, Dr Tanko Yunusa, who said the group was unaware of Baba-Ahmed’s reconciliation efforts, he clarified that his actions are known to Peter Obi, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate.
“I don’t talk to Mr Tanko. I relate with our boss, His Excellency Peter Obi, and he is aware. He probably has been too busy to update the team around him,” Baba-Ahmed said.
He stressed that his decision to engage the Abure faction was not an endorsement of factionalism but a proactive move to heal divisions in the interest of the party and Nigeria’s democratic future.
“Only the pages of Nigerian democrats’ crushed hopes do these factions exist.” “That’s what happened—they interfered with our activities,” he claimed.
Baba-Ahmed identified himself as a “positive catalyst” who seeks to facilitate communication between all sides.
“The solution is straightforward: I asked everyone to meet and discuss.” The headlines of what was discussed will then be sent to the press. All I’m trying to do is get that conversation started,” he said.
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