President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, spokesman for the Northern Elders Forum, as Special Adviser on Political Matters in the Office of the Vice President.
Baba-Ahmed is the elder brother of Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party’s vice presidential candidate and Peter Obi’s running mate in the presidential election on February 25, 2023.
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Announcing his appointment in a tweet on Monday, Baba-Ahmed said he is honoured to be allowed to contribute to the country’s development.
“It is time to make it public that I have accepted the call to serve as Special Adviser (Political) to the VP, @KShettim.
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“This is not the time for fence-sitting or criticism when you can be useful in turning the country around. I am honoured and humbled. Please pray for me and Nigeria,” he tweeted.
It is time to make it public that I have accepted the call to serve as Special Adviser (Political) to the VP, @KShettim .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 & Nigeria
— Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed. (@baba_hakeem) September 18, 2023