- No Second Term: Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former Special Adviser on Political Matters to Vice President Kashim Shettima, has advised President Bola Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar not to run in the 2027 presidential election.
- Reasons for Advice: Baba-Ahmed’s advice is based on his assessment of the current political landscape and the need for new leadership.
- Patriotic Duty: In an interview, Baba-Ahmed explained his decision to join Tinubu’s government despite being a vocal critic of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
- Critique of Past Administrations: Baba-Ahmed expressed disappointment with Buhari’s government, stating that it failed to meet expectations and was more interested in maintaining power than governing effectively.
Baba-Ahmed discussed his role as Special Adviser to Vice President Shettima and his reasons for resigning after 17 months. He emphasized the importance of patriotic duty and the need to support a government that is working to fix the country. He also reflected on his past criticisms of Buhari’s government and why he believes it failed to deliver on its promises.
Regarding the 2027 presidential election, Baba-Ahmed’s advice to Tinubu and Atiku is rooted in his assessment of the current political landscape and the need for new leadership to address the country’s challenges. He believes that fresh faces and ideas are necessary to drive progress and development in Nigeria.
