Former vice presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Yusuf Baba-Ahmed, has raised doubts over the political feasibility of pairing Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as a running mate to Peter Obi in any potential opposition arrangement ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Speaking during an interview FROM 20:43 on Channels Television on Tuesday April 28, 2026, Baba-Ahmed questioned the logic behind suggestions that Kwankwaso could serve as a vice-presidential candidate, given his political stature and experience.
He pointed out that Kwankwaso, a former two-term governor, minister, deputy speaker and senator, commands significant political weight, making the idea of him deputising another presidential contender difficult to reconcile within Nigeria’s political hierarchy.
Baba-Ahmed’s remarks reflect broader tensions within opposition circles as parties explore possible alliances and ticket configurations ahead of 2027. His comments suggest that beyond coalition-building, questions of political seniority, influence, and individual ambition could complicate efforts to form a united front.
The former Labour Party chieftain did not dismiss the possibility of collaboration outright but implied that any viable arrangement must realistically account for the standing and expectations of key political figures involved…Read_More…