Former Labour Party (LP) vice-presidential candidate, Dr. Datti Baba-Ahmed, has called for a new generation of leaders to take the reins of Nigerian politics.
In an interview with Channels Television, Baba-Ahmed highlighted the long-standing political career of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, noting that Atiku has been contesting elections since Baba-Ahmed’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) days.
“When I was serving in the NYSC, Baba Atiku was already an aspirant. We contested primaries together in 2018, and again in 2023, when I ran as a vice-presidential candidate elsewhere. And now, in 2027, he is set to contest again,” Baba-Ahmed said.
He stressed the urgent need for younger leaders, saying: “A whole new generation of Nigerians is ready to lead, but they are often discouraged by a political system that is expensive, complicated, and dominated by godfathers and broken promises.”
Baba-Ahmed added that many capable Nigerians are willing to tackle the country’s problems, but structural barriers continue to limit opportunities for reform-minded leaders.
