Nigeria Ex-Adviser Baba-Ahmed Criticizes Tinubu's 'Hunger', Urges Him to Step Aside in 2027

The Digest:

Former presidential adviser Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has publicly expressed his wish that President Bola Tinubu not run for re-election in 2027. The critique explores a perceived lack of transformative drive in the administration, sparking a consequential conversation about leadership renewal and the nation's future direction.

Key Points:

• Former Tinubu adviser Hakeem Baba-Ahmed said he wishes the President would not run again in 2027.
• He stated Tinubu has not shown the "hunger" or drive needed to fix the country's problems.
• Baba-Ahmed argued that having achieved his life's ambition, Tinubu should now support a younger successor.
• He suggested Tinubu find a younger, healthier, and more focused candidate within the APC.
• The APC has already endorsed Tinubu for a second term following a vote by its governors.
• Governors, led by Hope Uzodimma, expressed satisfaction with Tinubu's midterm performance.
• Tinubu has not yet officially declared his intention to run in the 2027 election.

In the turbulent climate of national assessment, this critique underscores the difficult search for leadership that can not only weather the current storm but also chart a credible course beyond it.

Sources: Channels Television, Vanguard Newspaper