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Who Is Yusuf Datti Baba Ahmed? Yusuf Datti is the running mate of the Labour Party Presidential candidate- Peter Obi. |
When is his full name and age?
His full name is Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, born on July 7, 1969. He is 53 years as at July, 2022.
Where is Yusuf Datti Baba Ahmed from?
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed was born to the family of Baba-Ahmed in Zaria in 1969. He is among the thirty-three children of his father. Baba Ahmed was an Arab cattle-trader from modern-day Mauritania who later became a notable scholar and expert on Islamic jurisprudence.
His Education
He obtained his BSc and MSc in Economics from the University of Maiduguri in Borno State, North-east Nigeria. He worked in the security, Printing and Minting industries in Lagos, before going fully into Politics.
In 2006, while as a Federal representative, he earned the title of Doctor of Philosophy when he completed his PhD studies at the University of Westminster.
Yusuf Political Activism
Baba-Ahmed was elected in April 2003 to the Federal House of Representatives for the Zaria Federal Constituency, Kaduna State. He ran on the All Nigeria People's Party (ANPP) platform.
Baba-Ahmed was popular for his principled activism. During the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo, he was among lawmakers who opposed Obasanjo run for a third term.
In May 2006, he said he would not run for re-election unless action was taken to investigate allegations that members had been bribed to support the constitutional changes needed for a third term presidency. In 2007, he took the Independent National Electoral Commission to court over conduct of past elections. He was known for speaking out against corruption.
Yusuf also encourage Journalists to be fearless. Speaking at an Islamic media forum, in Abuja, September 2008, Baba-Ahmed called on journalists to fearlessly submit accurate reports. He said that corruption in the Country is endemic, and special prayers and determination from all stakeholders are needed to correct the situation. Baba-Ahmed became the Managing Director of Baze Research and Data Services Ltd.
Who is the owner of Blaze University?
Baba-Ahmed is the founder and Pro–Chancellor of Blaze University, an independent university located in Abuja in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria which opened in April 2011. Citing his studies abroad as a benchmark, he said that the Nigerian educational system was "appalling" and that this inspired him to start Baze University.
In April 2011 , Baba-Ahmed polled 366,398 votes to defeat former governor of Kaduna State and former factional National Caretaker Committee Chairman of the PDP, Senator Ahmed Makarfi.
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Political Party
Yusuf is a member of the Labour Party, also the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Party alongside the Presidential Candidate - Peter Gregory Obi in 2023 general election