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 said this on Tuesday, noting that 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, adding 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, 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.
