“If the rest of the country wants to join us, fine. If not, we will go our own way,” Baba-Ahmed stated, recalling the North’s suffering under Boko Haram and current governance failures.
Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former Special Adviser to President Tinubu, has declared that Nigeria’s 2027 presidency will be decided by the North, warning that no candidate can win without the region’s backing. Speaking in Kaduna, he revealed Northern leaders would define their political stance within six months, urging unity against “divisive politicians” amid nationwide discontent.
The Northern elder lamented that the region remains marginalized despite pivotal electoral influence, citing unaddressed insecurity and economic woes. He dismissed politicians expecting automatic Northern loyalty, stressing post-Buhari disillusionment and demanding leaders who deliver tangible solutions.
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