Why i attended the Abure factional meeting – Datti Baba Ahmed

Dr. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed has defended his decision to attend a recent meeting organized by the Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party, stating it was based on principle, responsibility, and what he described as a “doctrine of necessity

Speaking on Channels TV’s Morning Brief on Wednesday, the former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate said his presence at the meeting was aimed at fostering reconciliation and restoring unity within the party.

“I rose to the challenge,” he said. “It became necessary—the doctrine of necessity. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that and everything right in it.”

Baba-Ahmed dismissed claims that his actions lacked legitimacy or were done without proper consultation. He insisted that all relevant stakeholders were aware of his involvement.

“I assure you that every little step I take, concerned parties are aware,” he added. “I don’t need to get too much into our internal operations, but everyone that has to do with anything that I do is concerned and is aware.”

Responding to Obidient movement spokesperson Dr. Tanko Yunusa, who claimed ignorance of the reconciliation move, Baba-Ahmed clarified that he deals directly with Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate.

“I don’t talk to Mr. Tanko. I relate with our boss, His Excellency Peter Obi, and he is aware. He probably has been too busy to update the team around him.”

He stressed that his move was not an endorsement of factional politics but a step toward healing rifts and preserving the future of democratic engagement in Nigeria.

“These factions only exist on the pages of the dashed hopes for Nigerian democrats. They have interfered in our activities—that is what happened,” he said.

Describing himself as a “positive catalyst,” Baba-Ahmed said his goal is to bring all factions together.

“The way forward is simple: I called for all parties to get together and talk. When that happens, the press will get the headlines of what was discussed. I’m just trying to make that conversation happen,” he concluded.

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