Tinubu’s Silence on Trump Threat Shows Nigeria Has No Direction – Baba-Ahmed
Former Presidential Adviser, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for remaining silent amid escalating diplomatic tension between Nigeria and the United States.
Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump labelled Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), citing what he called a “mass slaughter of Christians.”
He later threatened possible military action if Nigerian authorities failed to respond, further heightening diplomatic strain.
In a statement on his verified Facebook page on Thursday, Baba-Ahmed said Tinubu should have addressed Nigerians personally, instead of leaving the communication to aides or ministers.
“If President Tinubu truly has competent advisers and understands the weight of leadership, he should have spoken to Nigerians already. This is not the time for ministers or aides to issue statements. The President himself should calm the nation, explain our position, and state the steps he intends to take,” he said.
He warned that the president’s silence sends a dangerous signal both domestically and internationally.
“This silence suggests we have no voice or direction,” Baba-Ahmed added.
Reacting to reports that Tinubu may be planning a visit to the United States to meet Trump, Baba-Ahmed strongly advised against it, arguing it could worsen Nigeria’s diplomatic image.
“At this critical moment, Tinubu should not even consider travelling to America to meet Trump. Doing so would damage Nigeria’s image further. It would be like receiving a slap and smiling in return,” he said.
Baba-Ahmed also criticised the administration’s delay in appointing ambassadors more than a year after assuming office, noting that the lack of diplomatic representatives has weakened Nigeria’s global engagement.
“We have said it repeatedly, appoint ambassadors. Right now, many countries hardly engage with Nigeria because we lack official diplomatic representation. A nation without ambassadors is practically invisible in global affairs,” he stressed.
He urged the president to act swiftly, adding, “If Tinubu listens to those who genuinely care about this nation, he must act now, appoint ambassadors, restore Nigeria’s diplomatic strength, and speak directly to the people he governs.”
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