Baba-Ahmed: Tinubu Unaware of Nigerians’ Hardship Amid Economic Struggles

Former presidential aide to Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has accused President Bola Tinubu of being out of touch with the hardship facing Nigerians.

Speaking during an interview on The Morning Show, Baba-Ahmed responded to recent remarks by the president suggesting that critics of his administration are unable to see progress.

Tinubu had said those who do not perceive improvements under his government may need corrective lenses, stating: “If they don’t want to see the hope… we shall lend them ‘jigi-bola’… eyeglasses.”

Baba-Ahmed, however, said the comment reflects a disconnect from the realities of poverty, insecurity, and governance challenges in the country.

“There is no way you can live in this country, see the level of poverty and unaccountability, and still expect Nigerians to applaud your performance,” he said.

He added that economic reforms have not translated into better living standards for citizens.

“We are more insecure, more hungry, and more desperate,” Baba-Ahmed said, stressing that “the reforms on paper do not reflect the reality Nigerians face.”

He further criticised the administration’s assessment of its performance, saying: “There is no way you can live in this country, see the level of poverty, seeing the level of unaccountability, we’re not accounting for the funds we’re getting, and still say that Nigerians should see what you’re doing and applaud you.”

The Peoples Redemption Party national chairman also expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) could be defeated in a free and fair election, citing widespread dissatisfaction.

“If the president goes into an election with this mindset and allows a free and fair process, then we are home and dry,” he said.

“You have 10, 12, 20 failings of an administration that is saying we have done fantastic,” he added.

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