2027: The North will reject Tinubu and his money – Hakeem Baba-Ahmed
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of humiliating and neglecting Northerners, warning supporters of the president against…
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, a former Northern Elders Forum spokesperson now leading the Peoples Redemption Party, has been one of the more vocal Northern political voices critiquing President Bola Tinubu's government since it assumed office in 2023. His latest remarks tap into longstanding Northern grievances over insecurity, poverty and a perception of political marginalisation in appointments and policy priorities under the current administration, concerns that have periodically resurfaced among Northern elites, governors and civil society groups.
The comments also signal early positioning ahead of the 2027 general election, where the North's voting bloc — historically decisive in Nigerian presidential contests — will again be courted by major parties. Both Daily Trust and Tribune Online report Baba-Ahmed's warning that Tinubu and his allies should not expect Northern support, with Tribune's coverage emphasising his claim that the president has reneged on campaign promises to the region. Neither report details what specific commitments were allegedly broken or how other Northern leaders or the presidency have responded to the accusation.