Wednesday, March 25, 2026 - Former Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Political Matters, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has said Nigeria is currently facing greater challenges than when the administration came into power in 2023.
Baba-Ahmed made the statement during an interview on Trust
TV, where he assessed the state of the nation, focusing on both the economy and
security.
According to him, the situation has worsened, particularly in
terms of insecurity, with increasing levels of violence across the country.
“We are in deeper trouble than when this administration came
in. Violence has become more severe than anticipated. Three years into the
presidency, we are witnessing an escalation in both the pattern and impact of
violence on citizens,” he said.
He noted that the administration came into power with
promises to address insecurity, improve living conditions, and create a safer
environment for Nigerians. However, he argued that those expectations have not
been met.
“This was a government that promised to end insecurity,
improve lives, and create better conditions for Nigerians. The reality today
suggests that these goals have not yet been achieved,” he added.
Baba-Ahmed also referenced the timing of a recent official
trip by the President and top government officials to the United Kingdom,
describing it as poorly timed given the security situation at home.
He pointed out that the trip came shortly after a deadly
attack in Borno State, which he described as one of the most severe incidents
in recent times.
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