The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed accusations of deception made by Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, the former Labour Party’s vice-presidential candidate, over the coalition it is spearheading ahead of the 2027 general elections.
ADC’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Jackie Wayas, in a statement on Saturday, described Baba-Ahmed as a respected voice but urged him to reconsider his stance and join the coalition as other key figures, including former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, have done.
Baba-Ahmed had sparked controversy during an interview on Channels Television where he accused the ADC coalition of deceiving Nigerians. He also reiterated his willingness to run again with Obi under the Labour Party platform.
However, Wayas countered the claims, stressing that Obi had publicly aligned with the coalition.
“His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi has publicly affirmed his dedication to the coalition and the adoption of ADC as the platform for the 2027 elections. In a public statement on July 3, 2025, Mr. Obi declared, and I quote: ‘Yesterday, the coalition members formally adopted the African Democratic Congress, ADC, for the 2027 Nigeria General Elections,’” Wayas said.
She further expressed optimism that Baba-Ahmed would eventually embrace the coalition’s vision.
“Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed is a respected voice who has always stood for integrity and justice, and since the coalition is a collective effort that requires the strength and skills of all patriots, we sincerely hope he comes on board to contribute to this shared vision for a better Nigeria,” she stated.
According to Wayas, the coalition’s mandate is to ensure that Nigeria gets competent and accountable leadership in 2027.
