Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former Special Adviser on Political Matters to Vice President Kashim Shettima, has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign immediately for the sake of Nigeria's stability amid worsening insecurity and economic woes. In a pointed statement on December 9, 2025, Baba-Ahmed argued that Tinubu's leadership has failed to deliver, urging him to prioritize national interest over personal ambition. He emphasized that continued tenure risks deeper crisis, echoing his earlier April 2025 open letter advising Tinubu to forgo a 2027 re-election bid.
Baba-Ahmed, who resigned from the administration in April 2025 citing governance shortcomings, lambasted the "insular" cabinet and lack of coherent strategy to tackle poverty, banditry, and regional alienation. He warned that northern discontent, eastern disengagement, and southwestern lukewarm support signal eroding legitimacy across divides. The critique revives debates on Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, dismissed as mere promises without impact on daily hardships.
This renewed push aligns with mounting public frustration, including recent calls from civil society and opposition voices demanding accountability. Baba-Ahmed positioned his advice as patriotic, advocating fresh leadership to rebuild trust and momentum before irreversible damage sets in.