By Our Correspondent

National News – The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has officially welcomed former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate Hakeem Baba-Ahmed into its political fold, describing the development as a significant boost to its reform-driven agenda in Nigeria.

The announcement was made in Abuja on Thursday, April 30, 2026, through a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Muhammed Ishaq.

The PRP said the move reflects growing confidence in its mission to promote credible leadership, national unity, and good governance.

The party explained that Baba-Ahmed’s entry marks a strategic step in strengthening its nationwide structure.

It said his influence, along with his supporters across different regions, would enhance efforts aimed at improving governance integrity, boosting national security, and accelerating economic transformation.

The PRP added that the development aligns with its long-standing five-point agenda focused on rebuilding trust in leadership and restructuring Nigeria’s governance framework.

The PRP stressed that its strategy is designed to address insecurity through institutional reforms while promoting economic revitalisation and social development across education, healthcare, and rural communities.

The party further urged Nigerians from all backgrounds to support its vision of national renewal, stating that meaningful progress requires collective participation.

It maintained that its platform remains open to citizens committed to fairness, accountability, and democratic inclusiveness.

Baba-Ahmed’s move is expected to influence opposition dynamics as the PRP seeks to expand its political relevance ahead of future national engagements.

Party leaders believe his experience will contribute to policy direction, grassroots mobilisation, and stronger political outreach.

The party reaffirmed its commitment to accountability and democratic participation across all regions.