Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has alleged that key figures within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may be reluctant to relinquish power because of concerns that a successor could scrutinise the actions of previous administrations.
According to the former senator, the fear of future investigations could influence the calculations of those currently in positions of power.
He argued that political actors who have exercised significant control over government affairs may be unwilling to support a transition that could expose them to scrutiny.
“The fear that they are going to hand over to somebody who will now come and even ask questions is enough to make them rethink everything,” Baba-Ahmed said during the interview.
Expanding on his views, he suggested that political considerations surrounding power and accountability could shape decisions within the ruling establishment ahead of future elections.
He further stated, “In the next 50 to 60 years if the second coming has not occurred then, power is not likely to go there again. I’m a Muslim.”
Baba-Ahmed’s comments came as part of a broader discussion on the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the direction of governance in Nigeria.
The Labour Party chieftain argued that accountability remains a crucial component of democratic governance and insisted that public officials should be prepared to answer questions about their stewardship.
