Baba-Ahmed urges Atiku to step aside for younger leaders ahead of 2027 elections

Former spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum and ex-political adviser to the President, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has advised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to abandon any ambition of contesting the 2027 presidential election, calling instead for a generational shift in political leadership.

In an interview with Channels Television, Baba-Ahmed emphasized the need for Nigeria’s older political figures to relinquish the stage and support younger, more vibrant leaders. He specifically pointed to Atiku’s repeated bids for the presidency, having run six times as a reason for him to adopt a fatherly role now.

“He’s done his bit. He’s been persistent. But now, he should play a fatherly role—help identify…