Datti tips Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, PRP to challenge APC in 2027

Politics Datti tips Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, PRP to challenge APC in 2027 Published on April 28, 2026 By Hadiza Musa googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The 2023 vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has described Hakeem Baba-Ahmed of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) as a significant political figure who could pose a serious challenge to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections. Datti made the remarks on Tuesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today. According to him, many people have underestimated Hakeem Baba-Ahmed despite his experience and political strength. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); “If there is anything that is a threat to Tinubu 2027, it is Dr Hakeem and PRP,” he said. “People don’t know him. They have underestimated him. He means business.” Datti went on to highlight Baba-Ahmed’s background, describing him as a seasoned public servant and intellectual with years of experience. “He rose through the ranks, all the records are there. He is not there for money. He means what he is doing,” he said. He also criticised the APC, saying the party made a mistake by underestimating Baba-Ahmed. “APC made a very bad mistake. They don’t know who Hakeem is,” he said. Don't Miss APC did not win 2023 election – Datti Baba-Ahmed insists You may like Many politicians have reached out to join PRP – Hakeem Baba-Ahmed Iran: ‘Nigeria in trouble too’ – Hakeem Baba-Ahmed 2027: Hakeem Baba-Ahmed’s call on Atiku to step outside in ADC dishonest — Obayemi 2027: Atiku ‘head, shoulders’ better than Peter Obi – Hakeem Baba-Ahmed Why Tinubu, Atiku shouldn’t contest Presidency in 2027 – Hakeem Baba-Ahmed Why ADC will bleed after its convention – Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

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