Former Labour Party (LP) Vice Presidential Candidate Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed has explained why he did not align with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), responding to the backlash that greeted his decision.
Speaking in an interview with Channels Television, he admitted that many people reacted strongly after hearing that he would not be joining the party. He said he felt the need to clear the air because some people misunderstood his reasons and believed his decision was meant to offend party members.
He explained that he made his choice based on his own plans and careful thinking about his political path, it was reported. He said the decision was not made out of any anger or dislike or disrespect for the party or anyone connected with it.
He also noted that political decisions can be complex and are typically made after weighing a number of factors that may not always be evident to the public.
He said: “I am really sorry, I can’t join the ADC it is nothing personal. “I gave my reasons for not joining them, many of them took offense, many of them took it personal and I apologize.”
The former Senator has meanwhile concluded plans to dump the Labour Party (LP) and join the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP).
He said the decision to defect to the PRP was as a result of internal wrangling within the Labour Party which he said had drifted from its founding ideals.
