Veteran Nigerian singer Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba or 2Face, has stated that his long-held ambition to venture into politics remains very much alive, despite years of focusing on music and social advocacy.
Gatekeepers News reports that the award-winning singer made the disclosure during an interview on the Mic On podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, in a video released on Saturday evening.
Responding to a question on whether his earlier political aspirations were still intact, 2Baba answered in the affirmative, linking his interest to his sustained involvement in civic campaigns and grassroots mobilisation.
“It’s definitely alive, but for me, I’ve always been, how do I put it, I dey participate for the thing. For over so many years, I spearheaded a campaign called ‘Vote No Fight’, and we saw some results”, he said.
“At least we didn’t solve the whole problem, but at least helped to sensitize a whole lot of people and we made them to cooperate and behave themselves during elections and I think we need to amplify it more.”
“We need to really be very, very grassroots engagement; it goes a long way. We still see pockets of violence here and there, but at least it is reduced greatly, and we just hope to keep reducing it like that till, I mean, we get a near-perfect type of situation.
When asked if Nigerians should begin to anticipate a future “Senator Innocent Idibia” or “Governor Innocent Idibia,” the singer responded cautiously, saying, “I would say let’s keep our fingers crossed on that.”
On the possible state where he might contest, whether Lagos or Benue, 2Baba revealed that he currently holds a government appointment. He explained that in 2025, he was appointed as a Technical Adviser, a role he said he accepted with a strong sense of responsibility.
“Okay, right now, last year, My Excellency appointed me as Technical Advisor. It’s something that I really respect, and I gladly accepted to be part of that”, he added.
“For me, it’s to get that space and then try to do something to contribute something to nation-building, to state-building. That is what I’m about right now. I have appointed myself personally as Nigerian Ambassador everywhere. “
“So, in that light, for me, I just want to be able to, even if it’s 1% of change, 1% of contribution to this country, that is where my head is at, that is where my heart is at. So, to answer your question, we’ll fit run am.”
Addressing questions on political party affiliation, the singer clarified that he is not a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), although he noted that his partner is actively involved in politics.
“But my woman right now is a politician. Honourable Natasha. She’s doing quite well,” he said.
Speaking further on her performance, he added, “She’s good. So, at least, from now on, we will try to do more. They say nah small, small drop of water dey make ocean.”
Beyond politics, 2Baba is also known for his humanitarian work. As a Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, he has remained actively involved in campaigns supporting displaced persons and vulnerable communities through his foundation, reinforcing his long-standing commitment to social impact and national development.
