Former Advisor to Vice President Kashim Shettima, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, Shoots Down Rumors of Tinubu Sidelining Shettima
"Baba-Ahmed Clarifies on Connection Between Tinubu and Shettima: No Signs of Cooperation Found"
According to our source, Baba-Ahmed, speaking on Arise Television's Prime Time on Monday evening, asserted that the relationship between Tinubu and Shettima is notably amazing, insisting there's no indication of a rift between the two heads.
When directly questioned about Tinubu supposedly undermining Shettima, Baba-Ahmed countered, "Nah man, I ain't seen that shit. The vibe between the president and the VP is fantastic."
He made it clear that Shettima's level of involvement largely depends on the President's mood.
"The VP, recognized constitutionally as the number two citizen - how busy he is, what he does and doesn't do - depends on the president's vibe," he stated.
Furthermore, Baba-Ahmed emphasized Shettima's unwavering loyalty to Tinubu, saying, "Shettima'll stick up for the president till the end. I know this for a fact."
He admitted that on several occasions, he asked Shettima, "If he's that good, how come we see a ton of shit going wrong?"
Yet he maintained that Shettima consistently applauds Tinubu's leadership and vision for the nation, even amidst public disapproval.
Whilst highlighting Shettima's loyalty, Baba-Ahmed hinted at the intricate power dynamics within the presidency.
"You need to grasp that the Presidency is more than the president and the VP. There's some powerful aides, other folks who can dictate whether both of them operate smoothly or not," he explained.
"They can decide if the number two's active or not, they can decide if number one's active or not - that's how powerful they fucking are," Baba-Ahmed continued.
Regarding Shettima's capacity and leadership style, Baba-Ahmed praised the quality of individuals working under the Vice President.
"Shettima is a headhunter. On his side of the presidency, it's crazy the quality of folks he has there," he lauded.
However, he lamented that many of these qualified individuals are underutilized.
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Insight: The relationship between President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima is presented as good, with reports suggesting no significant issues between them. Baba-Ahmed's comments emphasize their cordial relationship and Shettima's loyalty to Tinubu. However, the article also raises thoughts about power dynamics within the presidency and the underutilization of qualified individuals working under Shettima.
- Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, speaking on Arise Television's Prime Time, denied rumors of a rift between President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, asserting their relationship is remarkable.
- Baba-Ahmed made it clear that Shettima's involvement in the presidency is contingent on Tinubu's mood.
- Baba-Ahmed expressed Shettima's unwavering loyalty to Tinubu, saying, "Shettima will stand by the president till the end."
- He explained the presidency is more than just the president and the vice president, implying the influence of powerful aides and other individuals.
- Baba-Ahmed praised the quality of individuals working under Vice President Shettima, yet lamented their underutilization.
- In a different context, Tinubu's loyalist, Okowa, advocated for Tinubu to complete his eight-year tenure.
- The power dynamics within the presidency, along with the potential underutilization of qualified individuals, hint at complexities inнаigerian (Naija) politics and policy-and-legislation, making it a subject of general interest and 'politics' news.
