“It Is Fat Lie, I Never Said Even God Can’t Stop My Dad From Completing His 8 Year Term” – Seyi Tinubu

By Adesina Soyooye 

The most known son of President Bola Tinubu who happens to be the main driver of “City Boys” a movement staunchly behind the President’s bid for a second term, has denied the viral story online that he made what has been seen by by many as a blasphemous statement to the effect that not even God can stop his father’s victory in 2027.

Not a few people had slammed him over it. But in a strongly-worded statement, he categorically said he made such comments, and put the blame on the opposition. He also said he has reported to Security Agencies to track those who fabricated that comment and attributed it to him.

The full text of his statement reads:

“I want to address the falsehood and propaganda currently circulating on social media, particularly a poster allegedly circulated by supporters of Mr Peter Obi, claiming that I said, ‘My father will complete his eight-year tenure. Nothing can stop him, not even God.’

“Let me state categorically and unequivocally: ‘I NEVER MADE SUCH A STATEMENT.’

“This is a deliberate fabrication, character assassination and an attempt to misrepresent my position, incite the public against me and drag my father’s name into unnecessary controversy.

“I have commenced the necessary steps by reporting the matter to the police and relevant security agencies. Investigations are ongoing to identify those responsible for creating and circulating this defamatory publication. 

“We intend to pursue the matter through the appropriate legal channels and ensure that anyone found culpable is held accountable.

“We cannot allow people to hide behind social media to manufacture statements, attribute them to innocent individuals and damage their reputations for political reasons. This is unacceptable, and we will not tolerate it.

“Let me make something very clear: My father became the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by the grace of Almighty God. As we look towards another term, we equally acknowledge that it is only God who determines the affairs of men. No human being, no matter how powerful, can arrogate that authority to himself.

“Therefore, attributing the statement ‘Nothing can stop him, not even God’ to me is completely false, deeply offensive to my beliefs and an attempt to portray me as someone who challenges God’s authority.

“I believe in God, I acknowledge His sovereignty, and I would never make such a statement.

I DID NOT SAY IT. IT IS FALSE.

“We must put an end to politics of bitterness, misinformation, propaganda and deliberate character assassination.

Thank you.”