Former Labour Party Vice-Presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, says he personally advised Peter Obi to work with former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso long before discussions about a political alliance between both men gained public attention.

Baba-Ahmed disclosed this in an interview on Symfoni TV, stating that he encouraged Obi to build broader political partnerships as part of efforts to strengthen the opposition ahead of future elections.

He reiterated that the conversation took place in January 2024, shortly after the 2023 presidential election.

“I tracked him and asked him, ‘What is your plan going forward?’ When I didn’t get a clear plan, I said, ‘If you don’t have a plan, sir, work with Kwankwaso,” Baba-Ahmed disclosed.

According to the former vice-presidential candidate, his recommendation was informed by his belief that defeating the ruling APC would require long-term organisation, coalition-building and strategic planning.

The Kaduna-born politician stressed that President Bola Tinubu’s rise to power was not accidental but the result of years of political organisation.

“Tinubu organised for 16 years. You cannot be planning from day to day or week to week,” he said.

Datti disclosed that even after disagreements emerged within the Labour Party, he continued supporting Obi politically and remained committed to helping him navigate the country’s complex political landscape.

A Federal High Court in Sokoto has adjourned the hearing of a leadership dispute within the Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) until June 19, 2026.

The case was adjourned after lawyers raised concerns that some court documents served on the defendants were not properly signed by court registry officials.

Counsel for the first defendant, Sulaiman Usman, told the court that there was a procedural error in the documents served on his clients.

He said, “The right thing should be done to enable us to respond appropriately. What happened is a clear procedural error.”

Lawyers representing the plaintiffs and other defendants agreed that the issue should be corrected.

Justice Ahmad Gama Mahmud questioned how the mistake occurred and ordered that the properly signed documents be served on all parties.

After the corrected documents were issued, the judge warned court officials against similar mistakes in the future and fixed June 19 for the next hearing.

The lawsuit challenges the leadership of the ADC in Sokoto State, with the plaintiffs disputing the claims of individuals who are currently presenting themselves as the party’s state chairman and secretary.