The Political Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Dr.Hakrem Baba-Ahmed, has resigned.

According to reports, the former spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) tendered his resignation about two weeks ago.

Presidential sources were quoted as saying Dr. Baba-Ahmed did not provide details of the reasons for his decision and only stated that it was on personal grounds.

Baba-Ahmed was appointed Special Adviser on Political Matters in the Office of the Vice President Kashim Shettima in September 2023.

Over the past 18 months, he has represented the Presidency at several public fora, including recent national conference themed: “Strengthening Nigeria’s Democracy: Pathway to Good Governance and Political Integrity”, which held from 28th to 29th January, 2025 in Abuja-Nigeria.