Baba-Ahmed Critiques Tinubu-FBI Records Impact on Nigeria

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), voiced his concerns regarding the controversy surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s records with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). In a post on his X account on Thursday, Baba-Ahmed lamented that the ongoing saga has further tarnished Nigeria’s image.

He urged Nigerians to focus on the reputational damage rather than the specifics of the records being released. Baba-Ahmed highlighted that Nigeria is already grappling with significant challenges, including insecurity, corruption, poverty, and crime.

He stated, “Shouldn’t we be more concerned over the damage being done to our image as Nigerians by the PBAT/FBI/Atiku saga?” The controversy stems from a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit filed by US transparency activist Aaron Greenspan, who is seeking documents related to investigations involving Tinubu, including the FBI’s entire file on him and records from a 1993 civil forfeiture proceeding linked to approximately $460,000.