ABUJA — Former Special Adviser on Political Matters to Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has launched a blunt criticism of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, declaring that the outspoken politician is “a very difficult person to advise” and urging him to “stop digging.”
Baba-Ahmed made the pointed remarks on Tuesday during Political Paradigm, a current affairs programme on Channels Television, where he weighed in on the controversy surrounding corruption allegations trailing the former governor.
In a candid assessment, Baba-Ahmed suggested that El-Rufai’s public responses to the allegations risk compounding his challenges rather than easing them.
“He needs to stop digging,” Baba-Ahmed said, implying that restraint and strategic silence might serve the former governor better at this time.
Though he did not delve into specific legal details, Baba-Ahmed’s comments reflect growing unease within political circles over the escalating rhetoric and its potential implications.
El-Rufai, known for his combative political style and blunt public statements, has remained a prominent voice in national discourse since leaving office. However, the latest remarks signal widening cracks among former allies and political associates.
Observers say Baba-Ahmed’s intervention is significant, given his previous advisory role at the highest level of government and his reputation as a seasoned political strategist.
As the controversy unfolds, political watchers believe the coming weeks may determine whether El-Rufai recalibrates his approach — or continues on a path critics warn could deepen his predicament.
Source:@thecableng
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