2027: Tinubu Has Nothing to Tell Nigerians, PRP Chairman Baba-Ahmed Says

Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) National Chairman Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has accused President Bola Tinubu of failing Nigerians, insisting that the president has nothing meaningful to tell citizens as the 2027 general election approaches.

Baba-Ahmed made the remarks on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, criticising the Federal Government over economic hardship, rising insecurity and policies he described as harmful to ordinary Nigerians.

“Tinubu inherited Nigeria, but what has he done with it? He inherited a poor country; he inherited weak institutions; he inherited poverty and insecurity. We don’t blame him, but he’s been in power for three and a half years. He is a failure,” the PRP chairman said.

He also challenged Tinubu over reports that the president planned to campaign in only a few locations, arguing that the leader should be willing to meet Nigerians and defend his record in person.

Baba-Ahmed questioned why Tinubu would not publicly commit to engaging voters and explaining the impact of his administration’s policies.

“Why doesn’t Tinubu commit himself to say, I will. I have the energy, I have the intention, I want to see Nigerians, I want Nigerians to see me, I want them to hear me explain why they are more hungry,” he said.

When asked why he believed Tinubu had indicated that he would visit only a limited number of places during the campaign, Baba-Ahmed responded bluntly: “Yes, he has nothing to say to them, I’m telling you, he has nothing to say to Nigerians.”

He also questioned the president’s reported intention to leave campaign activities to party associates while remaining in Abuja to run the government.

“The reason why he said, Go, gentlemen, go and campaign for me. I will stay here in Abuja and run the country. You’re running the country now? For three and a half years, you didn’t run the country, now you remember that you are here to run the country?” he asked.

The opposition party leader was equally critical of Tinubu’s economic reforms, arguing that decisions presented as necessary had instead worsened conditions for the population.

“He (Tinubu) made some tough decisions but they were anti-people decisions, a tough decision doesn’t have to be a good decision,” Baba-Ahmed said.

He raised concerns about the number of children unable to attend school because of insecurity, questioning whether the administration’s policies had adequately addressed their plight.

“You talk about creating loans, that’s good, but do you know how many millions of children that can’t go to school under Tinubu’s watch in this country? Children who live in territories taken over by bandits, kidnappers, and who can’t go to school at all?” he said.

Baba-Ahmed maintained that the security situation had worsened since Tinubu assumed office.

“Security has gotten considerably worse, it has never been worse like this,” he stated.

He also rejected the administration’s reliance on economic statistics to defend its performance, arguing that such figures did not reflect the daily struggles of Nigerians.

“All these things you mentioned, this is the propaganda. Unfortunately, for Tinubu, Nigerians are not going to buy it. Children are not going to school, life is more insecure, life is harder,” he said.

According to Baba-Ahmed, Tinubu’s appeal for another four years would amount to asking Nigerians to endure present difficulties in the hope of future improvements.

“He flashes all these statistics, he is saying, give me a second chance, even Tinubu will not say he made lives more better, what he will say is that yes, we are going through a difficult part, if you give me another four years, we will get better,” he said.

The PRP chairman further challenged the logic behind the administration’s economic policy decisions, arguing that their likely effects should have been assessed before implementation.

“You said the microeconomics is good, those are statistics that they use and they will tell you, if you give me another four years, I will see them. Sir, if you knew you had four years within which you’ll embark on a profoundly influential policy, shouldn’t you look at it first of all and say, I’m going to have four years and if I embark on these policies, it will have major economic impacts.”

He concluded by arguing that the government should have anticipated the immediate consequences of its policies, particularly their effects on household finances and transportation costs.

“A thinking president will say let me do one or two things first, because I will impoverish people and the cost of transportation is vital and central to everything,” Baba-Ahmed added.

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