Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former special adviser on political matters to Vice-President Kashim Shettima, says President Bola Tinubu is disconnected from the realities confronting Nigerians.
Speaking on Arise Television’s ‘The Morning Show’,
Baba-Ahmed, who is the national chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PDP),
criticised recent remarks from the president.
The president had said Nigerians who do not see progress
under his administration are either biased or unable to recognise development.
Last week, Tinubu hit back at the opposition, insisting that
those who fail to recognise the administration’s efforts would require
prescription glasses.
“If they don’t want to see the hope… we shall lend them
‘jigi-bola’… eyeglasses,” the president said.
Baba-Ahmed said Tinubu’s comments raised concerns about the
government’s awareness of prevailing economic and security challenges.
“There is no way you can live in this country, see the level
of poverty and unaccountability, and still expect Nigerians to applaud your
performance,” he said.
The PRP chairman added that the administration’s policies
have not translated to improved living conditions, noting that many citizens
are experiencing increased hardship.
“We are more insecure, more hungry, and more desperate,”
Baba-Ahmed said.
“The reforms on paper do not reflect the reality Nigerians
face.
“There is no way you can live in this country, see the level
of poverty, seeing the level of unaccountability, we’re not accounting for the
funds we’re getting, and still say that Nigerians should see what you’re doing
and applaud you.”
The former presidential aide also expressed confidence that
the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) could be defeated in a free and fair
election, citing what he described as a disconnect between government
perception and public sentiment.
“If the president goes into an election with this mindset
and allows a free and fair process, then we are home and dry,” he said.
“One of the reasons why we feel confident that we can defeat
APC is exactly this kind of mindset.
“You have 10, 12, 20 failings of an administration that is
saying we have done fantastic.”
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