Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed - Politics

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Poll: Do you Agree with the idea that Atiku and Tinubu should not contest the next general elections ?

Yes 66% (164 votes)

No 33% (83 votes)

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Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by SlavaUkraini(op): 2:12am On Jan 21

Former Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has said that President Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar should not contest the 2027 presidential election, arguing that the country needs fresh leadership.

Baba-Ahmed stated this on Tuesday while appearing on the Politics Today programme on Channels Television.

According to him, both political figures have a responsibility to allow Nigerians to choose from a new generation of leaders.

He said that if he had his way, neither Tinubu nor Atiku would run in 2027, noting that their decision to step aside would give the country a better range of options.

He argued that President Tinubu may lack the capacity to continue governing beyond 2027, adding that the president would have completed a four-year term by then and should consider handing over to a younger, healthier, and more governance-focused individual.

Baba-Ahmed also expressed a similar view about Atiku, saying the former vice president owes the country the responsibility of not seeking the presidency again.

He said: “I had an interview here where I said that if I had my way, two people would not run in 2027. They will not run at all. They are President Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. They have a really good chance of giving Nigerians a choice to pick the best candidate.

"The reason why President Tinubu shouldn’t run, I think, is that he has run out of steam. I don’t think that he has the capacity to continue to govern this country beyond 2027. I’m speaking honestly, without any prejudice to him. I think he’s fulfilled his ambition and become president of this country. By 2027, he would have served four years. It would have been the best time for President Tinubu to say, ‘I need a younger person. I need a healthier person. I need somebody who is more focused on governance.’

And for Vice President Atiku, the same thing. They really owe this country the responsibility to say, ‘We don’t have to be presidents in 2027.’ The country needs fresh blood. The country needs a new lease of life.”

https://dailypost.ng/2026/01/20/why-tinubu-atiku-shouldnt-contest-presidency-in-2027-hakeem-baba-ahmed/

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Re: Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by chatinent: 3:03am On Jan 21

Tinubu hot nothing to offer, nothing to campaign with, nothing to give....but only came to "snatch, steal and run away with it."

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Re: Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by WizardOfNG: 3:39am On Jan 21

Can these Mauritanian brothers and extremists stop talking on Nigerian affairs when it appears they'll never understand Nigeria and are comparing her to Mauritania.

If one isn't asking for gays to be kpaid in the Streets, as if Nigeria is Afghanistan, the other is dictatorially trying to turn Nigeria into Somalia where democracy and sacrosanct right of every citizens to vote and and be voted for should be dimissed.

Tinubu better get like Trump and start deporting some undesirables back to where they came from lol.

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Re: Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by WizardOfNG: 3:43am On Jan 21*

chatinent:
Tinubu hot nothing to offer, nothing to campaign with, nothing to give....but only came to "snatch, steal and run away with it."

Please learn to talk like a civilised person in public. He "has nothing to offer" means whoever you support should defeat him easily then since all Nigerians see your messiah candidate as best and will reject Tinubu at the polls abi?

Demanding Tinubu should not run or be forced to step down just shows that some of you are not democratic and would be a danger to yourselves if it is only those who think like you that populate a nation.

Gather your army and defeat Tinubu at the poll or keep quiet.

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Re: Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by Sermwell(m): 7:31am On Jan 21

Tinubu should go back to Chicago and continue his business, while Atiku should go back to Dubai!! Simple!

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Re: Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by donleo92(m): 7:31am On Jan 21

This guy dey talk love story!!!

Why them no go contest?

They have the money and popularity

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Re: Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by EponObi(f): 7:33am On Jan 21*

Remove Tinubu, Atiku, you are left with:

- Obi (Old order; 63 year old "youth" 😂)
- Amaechi (Old order)

Where are the new generation of leaders ooo?

Who is left?

Sowore? 🤣 The military drone aluta guy? Let's be serious please.

The problem with Nigeria is there are no viable and smart opposition. In 2023, Buhari's performance was enough to stand as stumbling block for Tinubu and APC. But what did the opposition do? They fumbled the bag seriously, even when the presidency cabals, NNPC, CBN were against Asiwaju.

In fact, if we are being real, Amaechi is the most qualified among the current oppositions, if we judge with his record as Rivers state governor and minister of transportation under Buhari. But the ignorant youths are pushing an incompetent, clueless past Anambra governor who left the state with no tangible progress after 8 years, and is bereft of ideas to move the nation forward. Atiku is a thief (sealed with stamp of approval by his former boss, OBJ) and doesn't give assurance he's capable of driving change - esp given his age, desperation, and likelihood of recouping his decade long campaign expenses if given the chance instead of working.

Sowore is an amateur.

You mean out of over 200 million population, Nigeria can only produce the caliber of Obi, Atiku, Amaechi, and Sowore as opposition to a Tinubu? It doesn't reflect well on us as a nation. So after crying and shouting and beating chests about Tinubu's reform and policies and hating his person, na these people una fit present to challenge him as incumbent. We need to be serious in this country.

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Re: Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by israelmao(m): 7:33am On Jan 21

You are wasting your time on these people,they are powerdrunk.

Re: Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by Boyooosa(m): 7:34am On Jan 21

SlavaUkraini:
https://dailypost.ng/2026/01/20/why-tinubu-atiku-shouldnt-contest-presidency-in-2027-hakeem-baba-ahmed/

Not necessary when u were his adviser right, but now...dey f00l unasef.
So, who is the new generation leader o?

Re: Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by manmade(m): 7:36am On Jan 21

I now understand why this man was sacked as a special adviser, even my niece of 5 years old no fit dey reason like a monkey like this undecided

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Re: Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by bolaayenimo: 7:36am On Jan 21

Who takes this sick man seriously? Very fanatic Fulani man

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Re: Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by Gotocourt: 7:37am On Jan 21

Tinubu may lack the capacity to continue governing beyond 2027.I think, is that he has run out of steam. 😅😂🤣

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Re: Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by dibusnotion: 7:38am On Jan 21

anybody above 45 or max 50 is a no for me

Re: Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by femi4: 7:42am On Jan 21

Nigerians prefer stomach infrastructure...not the politicians fault

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Re: Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by QuinQ: 7:47am On Jan 21

Tinubu cannot NOT contest even if he wanted to. Too many people are dependent on him remaining president. They won't let him not contest

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Re: Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by DeltaBachelor(m): 7:48am On Jan 21

Hmmm. Very valid points here sha

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Re: Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by Tochitee(m): 7:53am On Jan 21

The only person that should be seriousness death with” is the person associating with the people lobbying the United states to tarnish the country’s image, destroy the north with bombs, and peddle lies and propaganda against the country.

Re: Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by koning: 7:57am On Jan 21

He is very 100% right. By 2027, they will both be approaching 80 years.

Tinubu is also not very healthy. He has achieved his ambition. He should now quit with dignity.

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Re: Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by Bluntemperor: 8:00am On Jan 21

Mr Hakeem Baba- Ahmed,
1-Can you tell NIGERIANS what was your Legacy,when you were in government?
We want Accountability and Transparent 🪟 in those that,
WERE ONCE 🔂 IN Government BEFORE AS NIGERIANS DON'T WANT DEAD WOODS AND CORRUPT POLITICIANS TO COME TO POWER THROUGH FAKE IDENTITY 🆔 AGAIN!
2-What was your Positive Impacts and Contributions before- you Started Jumping 🦘 from One Party to another?
3-What did the Youths And the Office you represented benefits when you Were Enjoying that Office?
4•Is there Nothing to do for you -other than Being in Politics,As Many Of You Are Doing?
What Productive Works Do Yo Do?
-These are What the So Called Junk- Journalists Should Be Asking Our So Called Failed Politicians but because they ( journalists) to have nothing to talk about?
Just FACTS AND TRUTH!

Re: Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by Host78: 8:00am On Jan 21

I believe you also believe museveni of uganda also won because he was the people's choice undecided

Clown 🤡🤡

WizardOfNG:
Please learn to talkie a civilised person in public. He "has nothing to offer" means whoever you support should defeat him easily then since all Nigerians see you r messiah candidate as best and will reject Tinubu at the polls.

Demanding Tinubu should not run or be forced to step down just shows that some of you are not democratic and would be a danger to yourselves if it is only those who think like you that populate a nation.

Gather your army and defeat Tinubu at the poll or keep quiet.

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Re: Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by jospepper(m): 8:12am On Jan 21

Where elections really count and the electorates really know what they are up to, there is no need to tell someone not to run for office.

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Re: Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by slivertongue: 8:20am On Jan 21

He will contest and Nigerians will decide his fate

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Re: Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by simpleseyi: 8:30am On Jan 21

I concur with you Mr Baba Ahmed whose father is from Mauritania. Instead, Davido and Dino Maleye should contest, let’s see which of them will carry more Olosho, have more baby Mamas and use the national treasury to buy Bugatti and Ferrari

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Re: Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by ThisisIkemefuna(m): 8:34am On Jan 21

So someone can't just write two words reply without NL striking it out as "not quality content" 😭

Re: Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by Alsenora: 8:38am On Jan 21

You said it all bro. They claim to be democrats but push forward undemocratic stance that some candidates they do not want should not contest in an election over spurious claims, as if the ballot is exclusive to them and their preferred candidates(messiahs).

WizardOfNG:
Please learn to talkie a civilised person in public. He "has nothing to offer" means whoever you support should defeat him easily then since all Nigerians see you r messiah candidate as best and will reject Tinubu at the polls.

Demanding Tinubu should not run or be forced to step down just shows that some of you are not democratic and would be a danger to yourselves if it is only those who think like you that populate a nation.

Gather your army and defeat Tinubu at the poll or keep quiet.

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Re: Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by bewisemasses: 8:39am On Jan 21

Nigerians have lost interest in politics.
Gerontocracy shud be abolished for now esp with those contesting.
I wonder how d pres. will cope with combining d rigours of electioneering and ruling later this year.
Maybe that explains his long stay for u guess what

Re: Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by Wickedtruths: 8:41am On Jan 21

In Mauritania where this one comes from, can he say such a thing?

See people wey DSS and NSA suppose use as scapegoats.

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Re: Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by Psalmistproject: 8:44am On Jan 21

Hehehe....
For Tinubu, he has even forgotten he'll soon join his ancestors. The way he's clinging to be in control using any evil means available means he's not even ready to hand over after 2027
Fear anyone who believes by any means whatsoever, they'll be difficult to remove in the end

Re: Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by josite: 8:45am On Jan 21

Very sound suggestion but add obi too.he is too shallow .china returns back to China

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Re: Why Tinubu, Atiku Shouldn’t Contest Presidency In 2027 – Hakeem Baba-ahmed by Lanretoye(m): 8:50am On Jan 21

Okay you and Obi should start running…weightless politicians can’t contest and win party primaries,the want to be handed free tickets.

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