Former special adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Dr Hakeem Baba Ahmed, have expressed growing concern over President Bola Tinubu’s continued silence following the United States’ recent hard stance toward the country.
If President Tinubu truly has competent advisers and understands the weight of leadership, he should have addressed the nation by now, This is not the time for ministers or aides to speak on his behalf. The President himself should calm the people, explain our position, and tell us what steps he intends to take.”
Baba Ahmed expressed his concern in a post on his verified Facebook account on Thursday.
He warned that Tinubu’s silence “makes the country appear weak, as though we have no voice or direction.”
“Meeting Trump Now Would Be a National Mistake”
Commenting on reports that the President might consider visiting the U.S., they said, “At this critical moment, Tinubu should not even think of travelling to America to meet Donald Trump. Doing so would only worsen Nigeria’s image. It would be like receiving a slap and then smiling in return.”
Appoint Ambassadors or Remain Invisible”
He also faulted the administration’s failure to appoint ambassadors more than a year into office.
We have said it over and over again, appoint ambassadors!” he stressed. “Right now, many countries barely engage with Nigeria because we lack official diplomatic representation. A country without ambassadors is practically invisible in global affairs.”
Baba Ahmed concluded with a direct message to the President: “If Tinubu truly listens to those who care about this nation, he must act now, appoint ambassadors, restore Nigeria’s diplomatic strength, and speak directly to the people he governs.”
