Labour Party VP Candidate Comments On Political Dynamics Ahead Of 2027

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, stated on July 24, 2025, that Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, was not fairly treated by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during his tenure as a party stalwart. Speaking at a political event in Abuja, Baba-Ahmed suggested that Wike’s contributions to the PDP were undervalued, fueling speculation about the minister’s political future. Baba-Ahmed, who plans to contest the presidency in 2027, emphasized the need for fair treatment of political actors to maintain party cohesion. The statement comes amid reports of Wike’s strained relationship with PDP leadership and his alignment with the APC-led administration. PDP officials declined to respond directly, but sources within the party indicated ongoing efforts to address internal divisions.