President Tinubu appoints Peter Obi’s running mate, Datti Baba-Ahmed’s brother as SA on political issues

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the spokesperson for the Northern Elders Forum as the Special Adviser On Political issues in the office of Vice-President Kashim Shettima.

Baba-Ahmed is the elder brother of the running mate to Labour party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi.

He disclosed his appointment himself on Monday, September 18, 2023, in a post on his X handle.

Baba-Ahmed said he was honoured to be given the chance to contribute to nation building.

He tweeted, “It is time to make it public that I have accepted the call to serve as Special Adviser (Political) to the Vice-President.

“This is not the time for fence-sitting or criticism when you can be useful in turning the country around. I am honoured and humbled. Please pray for me & Nigeria.”