Former Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on
Political Matters, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has expressed concern that Nigeria is
currently facing greater challenges than when the administration assumed office
in 2023.
Speaking during an interview on Trust TV, Baba-Ahmed
assessed the state of the nation, highlighting worsening conditions in both
security and the economy.
“We are in deeper trouble than when this
administration came in. Violence has become more severe than anticipated,” he
said.
He noted that three years into the presidency, the
country is experiencing an escalation in both the scale and impact of
insecurity on citizens.
According to him, the administration came into power
with strong promises to tackle insecurity, improve living standards, and create
a safer environment. However, he argued that those expectations have yet to be
fully realized.
“This was a government that promised to end insecurity
and improve lives… but the reality today suggests otherwise,” he added.
Baba-Ahmed also criticized the timing of a recent trip
by the President and top officials to the United Kingdom, describing it as
inappropriate given the prevailing security situation in the country.
He pointed out that the visit came shortly after a
deadly attack in Borno State, which he described as one of the most serious
incidents in recent times.
According to him, such developments raise concerns
about governance priorities at a time when many Nigerians are grappling with
rising insecurity and economic hardship.
The remarks add to ongoing national debates over the
government’s handling of security and economic challenges as the country
approaches the midpoint of the current administration.
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