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Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has denied claims that he recently expressed a desire to run for the presidency.
During an appearance on Channels Television on Friday, Baba-Ahmed explained that his statements had been misconstrued, emphasising that he did not make any such declaration.
“I never declared to contest the presidency two days ago,” he said.
He noted that his recent public statements were aimed solely at reaffirming his commitment to the Labour Party amid growing political discussion about its future and prominent figures. He acknowledged that there could be political opportunities in the future, but no concrete announcement or decision has been made at this stage.
“Two days ago, what I did was simply say that I remain in the Labour Party. I never declared to contest the presidency, even though there could be a possibility of that happening. I certainly did not declare for the presidency. I reiterated my membership of the Labour Party, and that is all.” He added.
This clarification follows extensive media and social media reports suggesting that Baba-Ahmed was preparing himself for a presidential bid in anticipation of the next general elections.
Baba-Ahmed also criticised the impact of social media in spreading misinformation, calling on professional media outlets to prioritise accuracy.
