The Northern Elders Forum’s spokesperson, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has explained why he will back Peter Obi for president of the Labour Party (LP).
In an interview with Channels Television, Baba-Ahmed said he would back Obi’s bid for the presidency if he and his running mate were the strongest contenders in 2023.
He said,
“I can only root for Obi and my younger brother Datti if they are the best candidates. You know I’m working on a project with Northern Elders Forum, which gives all the candidates a level playing ground.”
He also said,
“There is a huge problem that must be tackled decisively. If you look at the South East, IPOB, unknown gunmen, whatever are targeting people and moving freely. People are being prevented from voting because some people are burning INEC facilities.”
Obi of the LP is running for president against Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and a number of other candidates.
