Former presidential aide, Dr Hakeem Baba Ahmed, has raised fresh concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s refusal to address Nigerians after the latest tough position taken by the United States against the country.
In a post shared on his verified Facebook page on Thursday, the 6th of November, 2025, he said the President should have spoken directly to citizens by now.
According to him, “If President Tinubu truly has competent advisers and understands the weight of leadership, he should have addressed the nation by now, This is not the time for ministers or aides to speak on his behalf. The President himself should calm the people, explain our position, and tell us what steps he intends to take.”
Baba Ahmed warned that Tinubu’s silence “makes the country appear weak, as though we have no voice or direction.”
He also dismissed talks about a possible visit to the United States, saying it would be damaging for the country at this time.
“Meeting Trump Now Would Be a National Mistake”, he wrote, adding that “At this critical moment, Tinubu should not even think of travelling to America to meet Donald Trump. Doing so would only worsen Nigeria’s image. It would be like receiving a slap and then smiling in return.”
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He further slammed the government for failing to appoint ambassadors after more than a year in office.
“We have said it over and over again, appoint ambassadors!” he emphasized. “Right now, many countries barely engage with Nigeria because we lack official diplomatic representation. A country without ambassadors is practically invisible in global affairs.”
Baba Ahmed ended with a firm charge to the President: “If Tinubu truly listens to those who care about this nation, he must act now, appoint ambassadors, restore Nigeria’s diplomatic strength, and speak directly to the people he governs.”