Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed | |
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 Baba-Ahmed in 2022 | |
| Senator for Kaduna North | |
| In office 6 June 2011 – 14 November 2011[1] | |
| Preceded by | Ahmed Makarfi |
| Succeeded by | Ahmed Makarfi |
| Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria from Kaduna | |
| In office 3 June 2003 – 5 June 2007 | |
| Constituency | Zaria |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 July 1969 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | Labour Party (2022–present) |
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Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed ((); born 7 July 1969) is a Nigerian economist and politician who served as Senator for Kaduna North Senatorial District in 2011. He was a member of the House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007. A member of the Labour Party, he was the party's vice presidential nominee in the 2023 presidential election, alongside presidential candidate Peter Obi.[3]
From the prominent Baba-Ahmed family of Zaria, Baba-Ahmed graduated from the University of Maiduguri. After schooling, he worked in business and banking for several years before entering politics. Baba-Ahmed was elected as House of Representatives member for Zaria in 2003; while in the position, he became known for speaking out against corruption and the Third Term Agenda of President Olusegun Obasanjo. After leaving office in 2007, Baba-Ahmed continued advocating for good governance while returning to his Baze business grouping and founding Baze University. By 2010, he moved back to politics and successfully ran for Senator for Kaduna North; however, the electoral tribunal overturned his victory and he left office in 2011. After an unsuccessful presidential campaign in the 2018 PDP primary, Baba-Ahmed joined the Labour Party in 2022 to become Peter Obi's running mate.[4]
- ^ "Court Sacks CPC's Senator Datti Ahmed, Declares Makarfi Winner". P.M. News. 14 November 2011. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ^ Ijaseun, David (8 July 2022). "Who is Yusuf Baba Ahmed, Peter Obi's running mate". Business Day. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ Abdullahi, Idowu (8 July 2022). "UPDATED: Peter Obi picks Datti Baba-Ahmed as running mate". The Punch. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
- ^ Ajibola, Akinola. "2023 Elections: Peter Obi Announces Datti Baba-Ahmed As Running Mate". Channels Television. Retrieved 29 August 2024.