By Emmanuel Kwada
In a candid and revealing interview on Arise TV, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the Political Adviser to the President, expressed deep frustration over his role in the administration, lamenting that despite his wealth of experience and willingness to contribute, he has been relegated to the sidelines, watching helplessly as things unravel.
“I had a lot to offer,” Baba-Ahmed stated, his tone tinged with disappointment. “But I ended up sitting idle and watching things go wrong.” His remarks paint a stark picture of an administration where formal advisers like himself are seemingly overlooked, while the President, who holds all the decision-making power, appears disengaged from their expertise.
Baba-Ahmed, a seasoned political figure known for his sharp insights and strategic acumen, went on to highlight the disconnect at the heart of the presidency. “You’re not given an opportunity to fix the issues or engage the President,” he said.
You’re not given an opportunity to fix the issues or engage the President
“The President is either not interested in getting advice or is getting it from those who aren’t appointed officially.” His comments suggest a troubling dynamic—an inner circle of unofficial influencers may be steering the ship, leaving appointed advisers like him out in the cold.
The interview has sparked widespread speculation about the inner workings of the presidency and raised questions about the effectiveness of its advisory structure. Baba-Ahmed’s frustration resonates with a growing chorus of voices concerned about the direction of the country amid mounting challenges. While he stopped short of naming names or detailing specific incidents, his words hint at a deeper rift between the President and his official team.
As of now, the presidency has not responded to Baba-Ahmed’s claims. Political analysts are already weighing in, with some calling it a rare public admission of dysfunction at the highest levels of government. For Baba-Ahmed, a man who once held promise as a key player in shaping national policy, the reality of his role has been a bitter pill to swallow.
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