Datti Baba-Ahmed says former Cross River governor Donald Duke remains a strong electoral figure in Nigeria’s political landscape.
Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate Datti Baba-Ahmed has said former Cross River State governor Donald Duke would defeat President Bola Tinubu and Peter Obi in a free and fair election.
The statement places renewed attention on early political conversations already shaping public discourse ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Although no formal political arrangement was announced, Baba-Ahmed’s comment introduces another layer to ongoing debates around opposition realignments, candidate strength and voter expectations within Nigeria’s evolving political environment.
Donald Duke, who previously served as governor of Cross River State, has remained a recurring figure in national political discussions despite maintaining a relatively low-profile role in recent electoral cycles.
The remarks also come amid increasing speculation about potential alliances and political recalculations ahead of the next presidential contest.
No official response had been issued by the presidency or representatives of Peter Obi as of the time of reporting.