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Tinubu was my political mentor – Seun Kuti

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Seun Kuti, the Grammy-nominated afrobeat singer and son of the late afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was his political mentor. In a recent interview with media personality Chude

He explained that he has a “robust” relationship with the president whom he described as an “uncle”, stressing that he was a mentor to him while growing up.

 

Kuti pointed out that he has a strong personal relationship with the President, emphasizing that Tinubu was a significant influence on his political upbringing. He highlighted Tinubu’s role as a prominent member of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), which fought for democracy in Nigeria after the military annulled the June 12, 1993 presidential election, which was widely believed to have been won by Chief MKO Abiola.

“Many of the ideas that I understand today, it was these men that taught me as a child growing up. Knowing them fighting for democracy in this country with NADECO, even when he [Tinubu] went on exile… Wale Soyinka, uncle Beko, Asiwaju, these were the men who fought for our democracy.

“During Tinubu’s first term as Governor of Lagos State, I performed at all his rallies. I’ve always been close to him personally. But I don’t have any political relationship with him. And even at that, I don’t think it’s anybody’s business. I’ve not been to his house in years except when I need to see him for national issues.

“So, these things that people say are just to tarnish your image. They make it seem like everybody must be paid for what they’re saying. No, no, no. What’s the truth is the truth. And I say it regardless of fear or favour of anybody.”

He, however, said so far, President Tinubu has not been performing well.

 
 
 

 

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