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“I Have Never Criticized Bola Tinubu in My Life” – Doyin Okupe Claims
Former presidential spokesman Doyin Okupe has made it clear that he has never criticized President Bola Tinubu at any point in his political career.
Okupe, who spoke in Lagos on Sunday, was responding to reports claiming he had once been a vocal critic of Tinubu but is now among his strongest supporters.
Okupe dismissed the claims, emphasizing that there is no evidence to support such allegations.
He stated, “You can go and check my records during my time in the Labour Party and the PDP.
I have never in my life criticized Bola Tinubu, even though we have never belonged to the same political party.”
Okupe shared insights into his long-standing relationship with Tinubu, which he attributed to their shared experiences during Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle under the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO).
He recalled how they both worked tirelessly, albeit from different locations, during the fight against military rule in the 1990s.
While Tinubu was in exile abroad, Okupe and others were coordinating efforts within Nigeria.
These shared challenges, he said, created a bond between them that transcended political affiliations.
“A good man does not spoil another good person,” Okupe remarked, mentioning the mutual respect that developed between them during those turbulent times.
He further explained that the hardships they endured while “running from place to place” during the NADECO era forged a connection that politics could not break.
Okupe also reiterated his belief in Tinubu’s leadership abilities, stating that he has always maintained that Tinubu would perform well if given the opportunity to lead.
He revealed that during the buildup to the 2023 general elections, he chose to follow the advice of Yoruba elders by stepping down his political ambitions to support a South-East candidate in the interest of national unity.
However, since his preferred candidate did not win the election, Okupe saw no reason not to align with the President and work towards the success of his administration.
Reflecting on his interactions with Tinubu, Okupe described the President as a patriotic and visionary leader who is deeply passionate about Nigeria’s development.
He noted that Tinubu’s commitment to progress and his ability to bring people together have made him a leader worth supporting, regardless of political differences.
A viral clip has made its way online showing a police officer in Delta State shooting a suspect who had already been restrained.
It can be noted that the suspect was pleading, claiming he had been framed and deceived, and said he would lead them to the right place.
However, while he was pleading, the police officer shot him. The officer later stated that the suspect was armed with a gun.
It was later revealed that the police officer has been arrested, as it is against the law to shoot a restrained suspect.
It was reported by the Kogi State Government that 24 children were abducted from an orphanage home. It was shared that this happened on the 26th of April, Sunday, and gunmen were seen in the area that day.
The information was shared by the Commissioner of Information, Kingsley Fanwo, who shared this sad news and described it as unfortunate.
“We condemn in strong terms the abduction of innocent children from an orphanage, the government is working closely with security operatives to ensure their safe return,”
Ghanaian media personality Afia Schwarzenegger speaks on the xenophobia issues occurring around Africans in South Africa.
She stated that Ghana is not the same as Nigeria and shared that if such issues happen to Ghanaians in South Africa, they will speak up and not keep quiet. She added that they will react.
“Ghana is not like Nigeria and we won’t hesitate to return the stupid favour.”
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