Baba-Ahmed, a former spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) recently resigned as the political adviser to President Tinubu.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Former Special Adviser on Political Affairs to President Bola Tinubu in the Office of Vice President, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has said he does not believe there is a feud between President Tinubu and his vice, Kashim Shettima.
He made this known on Thursday while featuring on Channels Television programme, ‘Politics Today’.
There are rumours about Tinubu not just sidelining Shettima, but that the incumbent president may drop him ahead of the 2027 general elections.
At some points, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has had to debunk the claims, calling the reports baseless.
Recall that Baba-Ahmed, a former spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) resigned as the political adviser to President Bola Tinubu.
He was accused by some groups of having resigned on the realization that the Vice President is no longer relevant to Tinubu.
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Asked to shed light on the relationship between the number one and number two citizens during the interview, Baba-Ahmed said the “rumours are cooked”.
He, however, admitted that he did not discuss the matter with the president, adding that the VP made him believe all is well.
Baba-Ahmed said, “I didn’t see that. I find it odd. Between the two of them I think those rumours are cooked to be honest.
“I never really interacted with the President. I never sat down with Tinubu to ask him how he felt about Shettima.
“But I spoke with Shettima. I can tell you only from Shettima’s perspective. I don’t think Shettima feels he’s been sidelined.
“I don’t think he feels Tinubu has any grievance against him. I saw a President and a Vice president who work well. The synergy was there.”
