Datti Baba-Ahmed Responds to Soyinka’s Criticism of Peter Obi

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the former vice presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has responded to Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka’s remarks criticizing Peter Obi’s fitness to lead Nigeria. Baba-Ahmed dismissed Soyinka’s comments as an attempted distraction from the real issues and argued that Soyinka’s fears stem from the potential positive changes Obi could bring to Nigeria.

During an interview on Arise Television, Baba-Ahmed stated that he could say things to Soyinka that would permanently destroy him, but he chose not to. He emphasized that intellect does not give anyone the right to insult others, citing Soyinka’s past criticism of late General Abacha.

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, Former vice presidential candidate of the Labour Party

Baba-Ahmed urged the public to focus on more important matters and push aside Soyinka and his likes. He argued that Nobel Laureates should maintain their dignity and respect, which is not Peter Obi’s responsibility.
The article highlights the ongoing political discourse surrounding the Labour Party’s presidential candidate and the response from his former running mate to the criticism from a respected intellectual figure like Wole Soyinka.

Written by Boom RadioNG