- PRP had welcomed Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed into the party, calling it a major boost
- The party had reaffirmed its five-point agenda on governance, security and economic reform
- It had urged Nigerians to support its vision for a more accountable and united country
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) had formally welcomed former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, into its ranks, describing his defection as a significant boost to its vision for a reformed and prosperous Nigeria.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday and signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Muhammed Ishaq, the PRP said Baba-Ahmed’s decision to join the party marked what it called “a new dawn” for its political movement and renewed its commitment to national renewal.
The party noted that the inclusion of Baba-Ahmed, alongside his supporters across the country, would strengthen its advocacy for integrity in governance, improved security architecture, and sustainable economic transformation.
According to the statement, the PRP reaffirmed that its platform remained open to all patriotic Nigerians who shared its vision of building a just, secure and united nation. It also urged citizens from all backgrounds to support its agenda for national development.
Central to the party’s political direction is its five-point agenda, which focuses on restoring credibility in leadership, addressing insecurity through institutional reforms, revitalising the economy, and restructuring Nigeria to ensure fairness and efficiency in governance.
The PRP emphasised that these priorities were designed to move the country beyond repeated political promises towards measurable and practical outcomes, particularly in critical sectors such as education, healthcare and rural development.
The party further stated that Baba-Ahmed’s experience in public service and national policy discourse would contribute meaningfully to its broader reform objectives. His entry, it said, reflected growing confidence in the party’s ideological direction and long-term vision.
Political observers have noted that the movement of high-profile figures across parties ahead of future elections continues to reshape Nigeria’s political landscape, with smaller parties seeking to position themselves as credible alternatives.
The PRP maintained that it remained committed to building a political platform rooted in accountability and social justice, insisting that Nigeria’s challenges required bold reforms rather than incremental adjustments.
It added that the party’s focus would remain on mobilising citizens around issues of governance performance, security, and economic inclusion, as it sought to expand its influence nationwide.