The Department of State Services (DSS) has invited the founder of Baze University and former vice-presidential candidate, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, over comments authorities consider potentially inciting and capable of provoking tension within the country, a senior security source has revealed.
According to the source, security agencies have raised concerns about Baba-Ahmed’s recent public statements on various media platforms, particularly his repeated claims of an alleged “constitutional crisis” in Nigeria.
“A few days ago, Baba-Ahmed appeared on national television, criticising the judiciary and the military for allowing the inauguration of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima,” the source said.
The source added, “He went as far as suggesting that the military was emboldened to ‘look the public in the face and call them bloody fools’ because of this swearing-in.”
The source noted that such remarks carry undertones capable of heightening political tension, especially given the sensitivity of the current national climate.
He added that similar rhetoric had contributed to instability in countries such as Guinea-Bissau, making it necessary for security agencies to intervene early.
“This invitation has nothing to do with politics,” he explained.
The concern, he said, is for the corporate existence of the nation, stating, allowing such rhetoric to go unchecked could pose long-term risks.
He further stated that some of Baba-Ahmed’s recent assertions including claims that the judiciary and military were “complacent” in not stopping the inauguration, and his description of national security efforts as a “joke” could erode public trust in state institutions if left unaddressed.
The source emphasised that the DSS engagement is in line with standard protocol.
“These sessions are not punitive. They are preventive. The aim is to clarify intent, provide context, and prevent the escalation of narratives that may inadvertently fuel unrest,” he stressed.
He maintained that security agencies are committed to managing the situation professionally and ensuring that public discourse does not undermine national stability.
Linus Aleke
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