Peter Obi Picks Senator Baba- Ahmed As Running Mate

NEWSDAILYNIGERIA: The presidential candidate of the Labour party , Mr Peter Obi, has picked his running mate, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed.

The 46-year-old, Baba- Ahmed was a former lawmaker who represented Kaduna North Senatorial district.

Baba-Ahmed, the founder of Baze University, Abuja, and was announced the Labour party ( LP) vice-presidential candidate in Abuja on Friday.

Recall that Doyin Okupe was earlier picked as running mate to Peter Obi, until his withdrawal, which now paved way for the new running mate to emerge.

In his remarks, at the unveiling, the LP presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, said the unveiling signals the party and his resolve in the journey to “take back Nigeria”.

“It is good to be here today after weeks and months that we have gone round, consulted and searched around and looked for somebody who fits the bill of what we are trying to do.

“Today, I am proud to say I have been able to meet and secure somebody who is eminently qualified and fits the bill to be the Vice President of Nigeria.

“I know people will say you are not there yet, but I can tell you, I know where we are going,” Obi said.

According to him, “This is our right to secure, unite and make Nigeria productive. And you can’t do that without having people who have similar visions, ideas and are prepared for the task. So, I have the honour today to present to you, God willing, Nigeria’s next Vice President in the person of Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed”, he added