The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, on Sunday expressed concern over what he described as growing hatred and divisions in Nigeria.Baba-Ahmed, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja, blamed the situation on poor leadership and the exploitation of ethnic and religious differences by politicians.According to him, many political actors deliberately deepen divisions among citizens to gain political advantage and retain power.Baba-Ahmed, a former aide to President Bola Tinubu, said the resultant atmosphere of distrust has weakened national unity and diverted attention from the real issues confronting the country.He highlighted insecurity, poverty, unemployment, and declining public services as some of the factors now affecting Nigerians regardless of ethnicity, religion, or region.“Bandits, kidnappers and criminals do not ask victims about their tribes, language or religion before attacking them,” he said.Related NewsSenator Arise rejects Ekiti APC primary result, seeks Tinubu’s interventionEx-Imo gov demands N5bn, apology from Okonkwo over defamation allegationTinubu orders Abuja land allocation for Abdulsalami Abubakar centreBaba-Ahmed argued that the country’s problems stem largely from the failure of leadership and institutions rather than differences among citizens.While insisting that Nigerians share more common interests than divisions, he called for a renewed commitment to national unity.The PRP national chairman called on leaders to stop exploiting identity politics and instead focus on policies that would improve the lives of ordinary citizens.“Rebuilding trust in government and strengthening institutions will go a long way in reducing tensions and fostering national cohesion.“We need leadership that unites Nigerians and addresses the issues that affect everyone, irrespective of where they come from,” he said. (NAN) Baba-Ahmed, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja, blamed the situation on poor leadership and the exploitation of ethnic and religious differences by politicians.According to him, many political actors deliberately deepen divisions among citizens to gain political advantage and retain power.Baba-Ahmed, a former aide to President Bola Tinubu, said the resultant atmosphere of distrust has weakened national unity and diverted attention from the real issues confronting the country.He highlighted insecurity, poverty, unemployment, and declining public services as some of the factors now affecting Nigerians regardless of ethnicity, religion, or region.“Bandits, kidnappers and criminals do not ask victims about their tribes, language or religion before attacking them,” he said.Related NewsSenator Arise rejects Ekiti APC primary result, seeks Tinubu’s interventionEx-Imo gov demands N5bn, apology from Okonkwo over defamation allegationTinubu orders Abuja land allocation for Abdulsalami Abubakar centreBaba-Ahmed argued that the country’s problems stem largely from the failure of leadership and institutions rather than differences among citizens.While insisting that Nigerians share more common interests than divisions, he called for a renewed commitment to national unity.The PRP national chairman called on leaders to stop exploiting identity politics and instead focus on policies that would improve the lives of ordinary citizens.“Rebuilding trust in government and strengthening institutions will go a long way in reducing tensions and fostering national cohesion.“We need leadership that unites Nigerians and addresses the issues that affect everyone, irrespective of where they come from,” he said. (NAN) According to him, many political actors deliberately deepen divisions among citizens to gain political advantage and retain power.Baba-Ahmed, a former aide to President Bola Tinubu, said the resultant atmosphere of distrust has weakened national unity and diverted attention from the real issues confronting the country.He highlighted insecurity, poverty, unemployment, and declining public services as some of the factors now affecting Nigerians regardless of ethnicity, religion, or region.“Bandits, kidnappers and criminals do not ask victims about their tribes, language or religion before attacking them,” he said.Related NewsSenator Arise rejects Ekiti APC primary result, seeks Tinubu’s interventionEx-Imo gov demands N5bn, apology from Okonkwo over defamation allegationTinubu orders Abuja land allocation for Abdulsalami Abubakar centreBaba-Ahmed argued that the country’s problems stem largely from the failure of leadership and institutions rather than differences among citizens.While insisting that Nigerians share more common interests than divisions, he called for a renewed commitment to national unity.The PRP national chairman called on leaders to stop exploiting identity politics and instead focus on policies that would improve the lives of ordinary citizens.“Rebuilding trust in government and strengthening institutions will go a long way in reducing tensions and fostering national cohesion.“We need leadership that unites Nigerians and addresses the issues that affect everyone, irrespective of where they come from,” he said. (NAN) Baba-Ahmed, a former aide to President Bola Tinubu, said the resultant atmosphere of distrust has weakened national unity and diverted attention from the real issues confronting the country.He highlighted insecurity, poverty, unemployment, and declining public services as some of the factors now affecting Nigerians regardless of ethnicity, religion, or region.“Bandits, kidnappers and criminals do not ask victims about their tribes, language or religion before attacking them,” he said.Related NewsSenator Arise rejects Ekiti APC primary result, seeks Tinubu’s interventionEx-Imo gov demands N5bn, apology from Okonkwo over defamation allegationTinubu orders Abuja land allocation for Abdulsalami Abubakar centreBaba-Ahmed argued that the country’s problems stem largely from the failure of leadership and institutions rather than differences among citizens.While insisting that Nigerians share more common interests than divisions, he called for a renewed commitment to national unity.The PRP national chairman called on leaders to stop exploiting identity politics and instead focus on policies that would improve the lives of ordinary citizens.“Rebuilding trust in government and strengthening institutions will go a long way in reducing tensions and fostering national cohesion.“We need leadership that unites Nigerians and addresses the issues that affect everyone, irrespective of where they come from,” he said. (NAN) He highlighted insecurity, poverty, unemployment, and declining public services as some of the factors now affecting Nigerians regardless of ethnicity, religion, or region.“Bandits, kidnappers and criminals do not ask victims about their tribes, language or religion before attacking them,” he said.Related NewsSenator Arise rejects Ekiti APC primary result, seeks Tinubu’s interventionEx-Imo gov demands N5bn, apology from Okonkwo over defamation allegationTinubu orders Abuja land allocation for Abdulsalami Abubakar centreBaba-Ahmed argued that the country’s problems stem largely from the failure of leadership and institutions rather than differences among citizens.While insisting that Nigerians share more common interests than divisions, he called for a renewed commitment to national unity.The PRP national chairman called on leaders to stop exploiting identity politics and instead focus on policies that would improve the lives of ordinary citizens.“Rebuilding trust in government and strengthening institutions will go a long way in reducing tensions and fostering national cohesion.“We need leadership that unites Nigerians and addresses the issues that affect everyone, irrespective of where they come from,” he said. (NAN) “Bandits, kidnappers and criminals do not ask victims about their tribes, language or religion before attacking them,” he said.Related NewsSenator Arise rejects Ekiti APC primary result, seeks Tinubu’s interventionEx-Imo gov demands N5bn, apology from Okonkwo over defamation allegationTinubu orders Abuja land allocation for Abdulsalami Abubakar centreBaba-Ahmed argued that the country’s problems stem largely from the failure of leadership and institutions rather than differences among citizens.While insisting that Nigerians share more common interests than divisions, he called for a renewed commitment to national unity.The PRP national chairman called on leaders to stop exploiting identity politics and instead focus on policies that would improve the lives of ordinary citizens.“Rebuilding trust in government and strengthening institutions will go a long way in reducing tensions and fostering national cohesion.“We need leadership that unites Nigerians and addresses the issues that affect everyone, irrespective of where they come from,” he said. (NAN) Baba-Ahmed argued that the country’s problems stem largely from the failure of leadership and institutions rather than differences among citizens.While insisting that Nigerians share more common interests than divisions, he called for a renewed commitment to national unity.The PRP national chairman called on leaders to stop exploiting identity politics and instead focus on policies that would improve the lives of ordinary citizens.“Rebuilding trust in government and strengthening institutions will go a long way in reducing tensions and fostering national cohesion.“We need leadership that unites Nigerians and addresses the issues that affect everyone, irrespective of where they come from,” he said. (NAN) While insisting that Nigerians share more common interests than divisions, he called for a renewed commitment to national unity.The PRP national chairman called on leaders to stop exploiting identity politics and instead focus on policies that would improve the lives of ordinary citizens.“Rebuilding trust in government and strengthening institutions will go a long way in reducing tensions and fostering national cohesion.“We need leadership that unites Nigerians and addresses the issues that affect everyone, irrespective of where they come from,” he said. (NAN) The PRP national chairman called on leaders to stop exploiting identity politics and instead focus on policies that would improve the lives of ordinary citizens.“Rebuilding trust in government and strengthening institutions will go a long way in reducing tensions and fostering national cohesion.“We need leadership that unites Nigerians and addresses the issues that affect everyone, irrespective of where they come from,” he said. (NAN) “Rebuilding trust in government and strengthening institutions will go a long way in reducing tensions and fostering national cohesion.“We need leadership that unites Nigerians and addresses the issues that affect everyone, irrespective of where they come from,” he said. (NAN) “We need leadership that unites Nigerians and addresses the issues that affect everyone, irrespective of where they come from,” he said. (NAN)
Poor leadership fuelling divisions among Nigerians – Baba-Ahmed