Peter Obi, a presidential candidate with the Nigeria Democratic Congress, says Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed remains his brother and ally despite political differences. Obi’s comments come after Baba-Ahmed publicly raised concerns about Nigeria’s systemic problems and questioned whether any single person can fix the country.
Obi responds to the remarks by emphasizing the personal relationship between the two. He says their bond is rooted in a shared political journey and notes that Baba-Ahmed previously served as his running mate. Obi adds that while he respects Baba-Ahmed’s right to hold his own views, political disagreement should not erase their brotherhood.
The outlets present the same core points: Obi frames the relationship as beyond politics, reiterates that differences should not turn them into enemies, and calls for reconciliation rather than deeper resentment. Both also cite a statement attributed to Obi’s media office spokesman in explaining the response to Baba-Ahmed’s recent comments.
