This Interview With Baba-Ahmed A Strong And Candid Critique Of The Tinubu Administration

1. Disappointment with the Government:

Baba-Ahmed expresses disillusionment with the current administration, stating that:

• He was marginalised and not meaningfully included in policy-making.
• The Tinubu government has failed to correct the shortcomings of the Buhari administration.
• There’s a lack of competence and quality in the leadership, with poor responsiveness to Nigeria’s urgent realities.

2. Criticism of Political Strategy:

• He condemns the practice of bringing in failed politicians from other parties to bolster the APC, calling it a “terrible mistake”.
• He emphasizes that these recycled political figures are not to be trusted and bear responsibility for Nigeria’s current state.

3. Call for Youthful, Visionary Leadership:

• Baba-Ahmed strongly advocates for empowering younger, more visionary leaders with the energy and ideas needed to fix Nigeria.
• He believes the future doesn’t lie with current power-holders entrenched in the APC or other failed political structures.

4. On the 2027 Elections:

• He sees 2027 as a defining moment: either Nigeria breaks free from 12 years of bad governance (8 under Buhari, 4 under Tinubu) or continues sinking.
• His advice to Nigerians is clear: avoid being swayed by ethnic, regional, or religious appeals, and reject failed leaders seeking re-election or political refuge.

5. On Political Coalitions:

• He distances himself from so-called coalitions formed by political actors with poor track records, indicating he won’t join any such alliance.
• He emphasizes his identity as a public servant and technocrat rather than a career politician.

Overall Message:

Baba-Ahmed presents a call to action for Nigerians to reject entrenched, incompetent leadership and to demand a new generation of political visionaries—one rooted in integrity, competence, and a clear-eyed understanding of Nigeria’s problems.