The Labour Party has chosen former Presidential aspirant on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Yusuf Datti Ahmed, as the vice-presidential candidate of the party.
Presidential candidate of the Party, Mr Peter Obi, made the announcement in Abuja where he said the delay was because of the detailed effort in the search for an eminently qualified candidate for the office.
He said, “I have the singular honour to present by the grace of God, the next Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba Ahmed.”
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed is a Nigerian economist and politician who served as Senator for Kaduna North from 2011 to 2012 and member of the House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007.
From the prominent Baba-Ahmed family of Zaria, Baba-Ahmed graduated from the University of Maiduguri.
After schooling, he worked in business and banking for several years before entering politics.
Baba-Ahmed was elected as House of Representatives member for Zaria in 2003; while in the position, he became known for speaking out against corruption and the Third Term Agenda.
After leaving office in 2007, Baba-Ahmed continued advocating for good governance while returning to his Baze business grouping and founding Baze University.
By 2011, he moved back to politics and Successfully ran for Senator for Kaduna North; however, the electoral tribunal overturned his victory and he left office in 2012.
