Tinubu’s Political Adviser, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, Resigns

Dr . Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the Special Adviser on Political Matters to Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has resigned from his position.

According to Daily Trust, sources within the presidency confirmed that Baba-Ahmed tendered his resignation about two weeks ago.

However, the reasons for his decision remain unclear, as he only cited personal grounds in his resignation letter.

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It is also yet to be confirmed whether the presidency has formally accepted his resignation.

Baba-Ahmed was appointed Special Adviser on Political Matters in in September 2023.

Over the past 17 months, he has represented the presidency at various public engagements, including the recent national conference titled “Strengthening Nigeria’s Democracy: Pathway to Good Governance and Political Integrity”, held in Abuja from January 28 to 29, 2025.

Before his appointment, Baba-Ahmed was the Director of Publicity and Advocacy for the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), where he was known for openly criticizing policies he deemed unfavorable to the North and other regions of Nigeria.

His resignation marks a significant development within the Tinubu administration, raising questions about the internal political dynamics in the presidency.