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Bakare Reveals Why He Rejected Tinubu’s Ministerial Appointment
The Leader of Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has disclosed why he turned down an offer by President Bola Tinubu to serve as a minister in his administration, saying he considered himself too old for the demands of the position.
Bakare explained that rather than occupy a public office, he preferred to contribute to national development by offering advice and proposing solutions to the country’s challenges from behind the scenes.
The cleric made the disclosure on Sunday while speaking at an event organised by Envoy Nation in Leicester, United Kingdom.
He said he had informed Tinubu of his decision not to join the Federal Executive Council but assured the President of his willingness to provide constructive advice whenever necessary.
Bakare also dismissed suggestions that his decision to remain outside the government meant he was opposed to the Tinubu administration, insisting that he had never been part of the opposition.
Describing himself as a platform for constructive suggestions, the former presidential candidate said he would continue to speak out whenever he identified shortcomings in government policies while offering possible solutions.
He said, “I told Tinubu I’m too old to be a minister, but I will help in the background in any way I think will help my country. I have never been part of the opposition. I am a propositional platform; if I see something wrong, I will suggest a solution.
I can’t change sides quickly by joining one party today and another tomorrow. I am a full member of APC, and I will vote when the time comes.”
The former presidential candidate also reaffirmed his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), dismissing speculation that he could switch political allegiance.
Bakare’s comments highlight his preference for influencing governance through private counsel and constructive criticism rather than taking up a formal appointment in the Tinubu administration.
Bakare Reveals Why He Rejected Tinubu’s Ministerial Appointment
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