Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed has threatened to disclose what he described as more damaging information about Peter Obi and the 2023 presidential election, escalating the growing rift between the two politicians’ supporters.
Datti made the remarks during an interview with Symfoni TV, where he criticised supporters of Obi, popularly known as Obidients, for attacking him whenever he speaks critically about the former Anambra State governor.
According to a report by Daily Post, Datti accused the supporters of refusing to accept his account of events surrounding Obi and the 2023 election, warning that their continued attacks would not silence him.
“Obidients are always eager to attack me. I have more damaging things to reveal. You attack me because I told you the truth about Peter Obi,” he said.
The former vice-presidential candidate maintained that he would not be intimidated by criticism from Obi’s supporters, insisting that their reactions would not prevent him from expressing his views about the political developments that followed the 2023 presidential election.
Datti also reaffirmed his loyalty to the Labour Party, distancing himself from suggestions that his criticism of Obi meant he had abandoned the party. He argued that some of the supporters attacking him lacked an understanding of what transpired during the 2023 political contest.
His latest comments come amid growing disagreements over Obi’s reported political realignment and moves towards a coalition involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Datti has recently criticised Obi’s political direction, triggering angry reactions from supporters who regard the former presidential candidate as the central figure in their political movement. Some have accused Datti of betraying Obi and working in the interests of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, allegations that have contributed to the increasingly bitter exchanges.
The latest confrontation exposes the continuing divisions within the political movement that propelled the Labour Party to a strong showing in the 2023 presidential election. While Obi’s supporters have remained vocal in defending his political choices, Datti’s remarks suggest that disagreements over strategy, loyalty and the future direction of the party remain unresolved.
The dispute also raises questions about whether the former running mates can maintain a common political platform as preparations for 2027 intensify. Their differences could become more consequential if competing alliances and presidential ambitions further divide the Labour Party’s political base.
However, Datti has yet to publicly detail the additional allegations he says he could disclose. His warning should therefore be treated as a statement of intent rather than proof of wrongdoing by Obi. Any future claims would need to be assessed against verifiable evidence and responses from those concerned.
For now, the former running mate’s threat has added another layer of tension to the unfolding political drama, with Obidients awaiting clarification on what he intends to reveal and whether his allegations will reshape the debate over the 2023 election and the opposition’s strategy for 2027.
