18th September, 2023
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has accepted the call to serve as the special adviser on political matters to Vice-President Kashim Shettima.
Hakeem is an elder brother of Datti Baba-Ahmed, vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 25 election.
He is also the spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF).
Hakeem confirmed his appointment to serve in Tinubu’s government in a short statement he issued on Monday.
“It is time to make it public that I have accepted the call to serve as Special Adviser (Political) to the VP, Kashim Shettima.
“This is not the time for fence-sitting or criticism when you can be useful in turning the country round. I am honored and humbled. Please pray for me and Nigeria,” Hakeem stated.
The announcement, however, stirred criticisms from social media commentators.
One Uche Anyawu said: “You can only pretend for so long, the true picture will never be hidden.
“The vice president of a truth has no special authority so I wonder of what use your advice would be to him or even help in influencing policies.
“To agree to serve in this government is to authenticate the evil that produced them.
“I state categorically and unequivocally that your stand on principles of good governance is a hoax, you are at best a religious and regional warrior!”