Baba-Ahmed Goes Hard: Slams Onanuga Over ‘Shallow’ Political Comments

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former Political Affairs Adviser in the Office of the Vice President under President Bola Tinubu, has expressed disappointment with Bayo Onanuga’s reaction to his viral video.

In a widely shared video on Sunday, Baba-Ahmed made it clear that the North would soon announce its stance on Tinubu’s government. He highlighted the ongoing insecurity and hardships in the region, stating that the North had learned from its past mistakes during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure and would not tolerate a repeat.

“The injustice and marginalization must stop. The North is watching, and soon, our elders, our masses, and our interest groups will say ‘enough is enough,’” he stated.

Baba-Ahmed, who previously served as the spokesman for the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), also warned that any attempt to rig the 2027 election would be met with strong resistance.

“If they plan to rig the election, they should be careful. It will not be good for Nigeria,” he said, stressing that no one could become president without the support of the North.

In his response, Onanuga criticized Baba-Ahmed’s engagement with the opposition shortly after leaving his advisory role to Vice President Kashim Shettima, calling it a reflection of Baba-Ahmed’s character.

“Flirting with the opposition just after leaving office speaks volumes about Baba-Ahmed’s character. The opinions of frustrated politicians seeking power will not affect Tinubu’s electoral chances,” Onanuga told Daily Trust.

In a post on his handle on Monday, Baba-Ahmed responded, calling Onanuga’s remarks “lazy and disappointing.” He emphasized that Onanuga knew exactly why he left the government, as they had discussed it. He also suggested that Onanuga had not fully understood or paid attention to the content of his video.