Political adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has stepped down from his position. He submitted his resignation around two weeks ago while serving as the spokesperson for the Northern Elders Forum (NEF).

According to sources from the presidency, Dr. Baba-Ahmed did not give detailed reasons for his resignation, simply stating it was due to personal reasons

He was appointed as Special Adviser on Political Matters in Vice President Kashim Shettima’s office in September 2023. Over the past 17 months, he has represented the presidency at various public events, including a recent national conference called “Strengthening Nigeria’s Democracy: Pathway to Good Governance and Political Integrity,” held in Abuja from January 28 to 29, 2025.