U.S-Israel vs Iran Conflict: “Nigeria is in trouble” — Tinubu’s ex-adviser Baba-Ahmed
Former Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Political Matters, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has warned that Nigeria may not be insulated from the growing crisis in the Middle East.
He spoke amid rising global tension following reported air strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel, an operation that allegedly claimed the lives of top Iranian leaders.
During an interview on Trust TV, Baba-Ahmed said the development poses serious implications beyond the region directly affected.
He stated that Nigeria must not assume it is safe from the consequences of the unfolding events.
“Nigeria too is in trouble. We are not safe with what is going on in Iran,” he said.
He explained that the attack has already reshaped global political calculations and could spark instability across several continents.
“The world is by now aware of the fact that two days ago, the United States of America and Israel attacked the State of Iran, killed its leader and a number of very senior political and military officers, as well as a number of other citizens,” he said.
Baba-Ahmed argued that the action appeared to signal an attempt at regime change in Iran.
“Clearly, the United States had decided to effect regime change, meaning the removal of the entire leadership of Iran and maybe installing a different one, or giving a chance to the citizens of Iran to choose who will next govern them,” he added.
He criticised the approach, warning that such interventions rarely unfold as planned.
“Unfortunately, it doesn’t work as neatly as leaders like President Donald Trump think. What we are likely to have is what we are beginning to see now, a lot of chaos, prolonged crisis, both within Iran and around it, and a lot of uproar around the world.”
According to him, prolonged instability in the Middle East could disrupt global markets, heighten security threats, and deepen political divisions worldwide.
He urged Nigerian leaders to pay close attention to international developments and prepare for possible economic and security shocks.