Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, a former Special Adviser on Political Matters to Vice-President Kashim Shettima and ex-spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum, has issued a series of strong statements highlighting the North’s growing political assertiveness ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. In viral video interviews, Baba-Ahmed warned that the North would soon take a definitive stance on its political future if its grievances continued to be ignored, adding that the region’s influence would be pivotal in determining the next president.
Speaking alongside Prof. Usman Yusuf, former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Baba-Ahmed declared that no politician can become President of Nigeria without northern support. He emphasized that in the next six months, the North will unveil its political direction, urging other regions to either align or chart their own path. “The region will decide its path, and others can either follow or go their own way,” he said.
Reflecting on past hardships, including the Boko Haram insurgency that devastated communities across religious and ethnic lines, Baba-Ahmed stressed the need for unity among northern Muslims, Christians, Fulani, Baju, and Mangu. He criticized divisive politicians and internal “traitors,” warning northerners to stay vigilant and united.
The former aide underlined that the North is now more politically conscious after enduring eight years under President Buhari and ongoing challenges under the current administration. He insisted the region now demands leadership that genuinely understands its struggles. “We want a government that understands our problems and is ready to address them,” he said.
Baba-Ahmed also issued a stern caution about the 2027 elections, warning that any attempt to rig the process could lead to grave national consequences. “Conducting a bad election in 2027 may lead to the end of Nigeria, I swear to God,” he warned.
As northern elders and stakeholders prepare to make their position known, Baba-Ahmed made it clear: the patience of the region is running thin, and the time for decisive action is near. “We know who we are. Enough is enough.”
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