The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has tackled the 2023 Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, over criticism of the opposition coalition.
News360 Info reports that Baba-Ahmed dismissed the opposition coalition under the platform of the ADC, saying the alliance is ‘deceiving Nigerians’ with promises to rescue the country from underdevelopment.
However, the ADC in a statement signed by the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Jackie Wayas, said Baba-Ahmed’s assertions are his personal opinions and do not reflect the position of the ADC or its coalition partners.
The ADC emphasised that its coalition remains a collective effort to unite opposition forces and present a credible alternative to President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
The party also extended an olive branch to Baba-Ahmed, describing him as a respected voice and urging him to join the coalition.
The statement read, “Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed’s assertions are his personal opinions and do not reflect the position of the ADC or its coalition partners.
“Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed is a respected voice who has always stood for integrity and justice. 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.”
Reiterating its mission to unite the opposition around a transformative agenda, the ADC called on Nigerians to rally behind it in the task of rescuing the nation.
The statement stressed, “Nigerians deserve clarity and unity in the pursuit of a better future. Let us rally behind the ADC and rescue Nigeria.”
The ADC maintained that the coalition brings together prominent leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, Senator David Mark, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, Rotimi Amaechi, and Mr. Peter Obi.
These leaders, the ADC explained, united after broad consultations to put national interest above partisan divides and to provide competent, compassionate leadership.
