Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, a former Presidential Adviser, has urged President Bola Tinubu to personally address Nigerians over the alleged military invasion threat reportedly made by former U.S. President, Donald Trump.
Baba-Ahmed made the call in a statement posted on his verified Facebook page on Thursday, expressing concern over what he described as the president’s troubling silence on the matter.
He said the situation required direct communication from the president to reassure citizens and clarify Nigeria’s position.
“If President Tinubu truly has capable advisers and understands the weight of his office, he should have spoken to Nigerians by now. This is not the time for ministers or aides to issue statements,” Baba-Ahmed said.
“The President himself should reassure the country, clarify our position, and outline the steps his administration intends to take. Our silence makes us appear weak and without direction,” he added.
The elder statesman also advised the president against any planned trip to the United States to meet with Trump, warning that such a move would be ill-advised and damaging to Nigeria’s image.
“At this critical moment, Tinubu should not even think of going to America to meet Trump. It would only worsen Nigeria’s image — like receiving a slap and smiling in return,” he said.
Baba-Ahmed further urged President Tinubu to take decisive steps to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic engagements and restore public confidence.
“If Tinubu truly listens to those who care about this country, he must act immediately — appoint ambassadors, rebuild Nigeria’s diplomatic presence, and address the nation directly,” he said.
Kano Times reports that Trump was recently quoted as threatening to deploy American troops to Nigeria over alleged attacks on Christians, a claim the Federal Government has since dismissed as false and unfounded.