I’m Not a Criminal!” – Baba-Ahmed Explodes After DSS Invitation, Points Fingers At ‘Corridors Of Power

The Labour Party’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has characterised his recent interaction with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) as a “mild Nollywood drama.”....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Baba-Ahmed was invited by the DSS following concerns over some of his recent public comments touching on the judiciary and the presidency. During a television interview, he had accused the judiciary and the military of enabling the inauguration of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima.

A security source disclosed that Baba-Ahmed’s remarks were considered capable of inflaming national tension. According to the source, “He went as far as making statements perceived as inciting the military, suggesting that President Tinubu’s swearing-in emboldened them to disrespect citizens. Such rhetoric, given the current political climate, poses a risk to national stability. This has nothing to do with politics but with protecting the corporate existence of the country.”

Speaking to Punch, Baba-Ahmed said he honoured the DSS invitation voluntarily and expressed surprise at the summons, insisting he is not a criminal. He also denied reports that he was invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), stating that the anti-graft agency had no reason to question him.

The founder and chancellor of Baze University, Abuja, said the encounter with DSS officials left him deeply concerned about the state of leadership and governance in Nigeria.

“The EFCC did not invite me and is unlikely to do so. However, on November 28, 2025, there was a mild Nollywood drama between some DSS officers and myself. It lasted about two hours and fifteen minutes,” he said.

“I walked into their headquarters genuinely curious, asking myself why I was being summoned. I am not a criminal. The criminals are in your offices and in the corridors of power. Nevertheless, I presented myself and asked what they wanted.”

Baba-Ahmed added that he left the meeting feeling disillusioned about Nigeria’s leadership. “If these are the people we call leaders, then it explains why foreign forces sometimes intervene on our behalf in combating terrorism. It is deeply unfortunate,” he said.

He further alleged that DSS officials cautioned him about the fragility of the current government, warning that his criticisms could destabilise it. “They pleaded with me, saying the government is very weak and that my punches could cause it to collapse. But these are paper tigers,” he remarked.

Rejecting any suggestion of intimidation, Baba-Ahmed urged Nigerians not to be cowed by fear, stressing that democratic accountability must be upheld.

“The wind may be blowing, and they may try to scare people, but Nigerians should not be afraid. Trust in God and believe in yourselves. In the end, they will amount to nothing,” he said.