Hakeem Baba Ahmed has made a controversial statement about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alleging that the Nigerian leader understands how to exploit weaknesses within institutions and structures to advance his political interests.
Baba Ahmed made the remarks during an interview on TVC on Thursday, October 29, 2026, where he discussed the president’s political influence and approach to power.
According to Baba Ahmed, Tinubu possesses the ability to identify weaknesses within the country’s institutions and use them to his advantage. His comments have drawn attention to questions about the strength of Nigeria’s democratic institutions, the influence of money in politics, and the extent to which political leaders can shape the operations of public structures to achieve their objectives.
Speaking during the television interview, Baba Ahmed made his position clear, suggesting that Tinubu’s political approach involves understanding the vulnerabilities within the system and taking advantage of them.
He argued that the president knows how to weaken existing structures and use institutional shortcomings to secure the outcomes he desires. In his words, “He knows how to weaken the system, he knows how to exploit weaknesses in institutions, in structures, he knows how to use money to get what he wants.”
The statement represents a strong criticism of Tinubu’s political methods, particularly the alleged use of financial influence and institutional weaknesses to achieve political objectives.
Baba Ahmed’s remarks suggest that he believes the president’s ability to navigate Nigeria’s political landscape extends beyond conventional political strategies and includes taking advantage of gaps in the country’s institutional framework.
His comments also raise broader questions about the role of money in Nigerian politics and whether public institutions possess sufficient independence to resist political pressure.
You can watch the video below from stamp time 13:30 to 13:45.