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Politics of Tuesday, 19 September 2023

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Tinubu appoints Peter Obi’s running mate’s brother Hakeem Baba-Ahmed as Special Adviser

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Dr Hakeem is the elder brother of Yusuf Datti, the Vice Presidential candidate of the Labour Party Dr Hakeem is the elder brother of Yusuf Datti, the Vice Presidential candidate of the Labour Party

The spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has been appointed by President Bola Tinubu as the special adviser on political affairs to Vice President Kashim Shettima.

His appointment surprised many as he has been a strong critic of the APC-led administration over the years.

Baba-Ahmed's appointment was made known on Monday, September 18, via a social media post on X, formerly Twitter.

He wrote: "It is time to make it public that I have accepted the call to serve as Special Adviser (Political) to the VP, @KShettim.

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