Baba-Ahmed made the declaration on Tuesday at a rally held at the Labour Party’s national secretariat in Abuja, where party members and supporters gathered to witness the announcement.
His declaration comes barely one week after the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, announced his departure from the Labour Party for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a development that has continued to reshape Nigeria’s opposition political landscape.
Addressing the crowd, Baba-Ahmed dismissed suggestions that his ambition was linked to Obi’s recent political move, insisting that his decision to run for president was long conceived and independent of current political realignments.
“I have made myself available to contest for the office in 2027.
"I’m not following anybody’s trajectory or stepping into anybody’s shoes.
“Can I please remind you that before His Excellency Governor Peter Obi filed for the presidency, I aspired for the presidency before him? The records are there for you to see," he said.
Baba-Ahmed emphasized that his aspiration is driven by a long-standing commitment to leadership and national service, adding that he believes the Labour Party remains a viable platform for advancing his vision for Nigeria ahead of the 2027 polls.
