In March 2023, Labour Party vice-presidential candidate Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed urged President Buhari and the Chief Justice not to swear in Bola Ahmed Tinubu, arguing that doing so would be unconstitutional and violate the 25% FCT vote requirement. Baba-Ahmed labeled the potential inauguration as the "ending of democracy" and a move equivalent to a military coup, sparking intense debate and triggering regulatory sanctions against media outlets. For more details on the interview, visit Channels Television .