According to a report by DAILY TRUST on Wednesday 18th February 2026, former Special Adviser on Political Matters to Vice President Kashim Shettima, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has advised former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to exercise caution as legal and political pressures mount against him.
Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television, Baba-Ahmed suggested that El-Rufai’s recent actions and public statements may be aggravating an already delicate situation.
According to him, the former governor should prioritize responding to corruption allegations connected to his administration in Kaduna State instead of engaging in additional confrontations.
“This is a government that takes no prisoners,” Baba-Ahmed said, referencing the seriousness of the accusations; “They are alleging that while he was in office, he embezzled money and stole money.”
He stressed that escalation would only compound the crisis, invoking a popular proverb: “When you find yourself in a ditch, stop digging.”
Baba-Ahmed noted that El-Rufai now faces multiple layers of controversy, from financial misconduct allegations to issues surrounding statements he reportedly made about intercepted communications involving National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu.
He questioned the wisdom of expanding the dispute further, especially at a time when legal scrutiny is intensifying.
Baba-Ahmed also assessed the situation from a strategic political standpoint, pointing out that El-Rufai’s influence within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) could be weakened if he remains entangled in prolonged legal battles.
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