President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed criticisms against his administration, saying detractors are free to call him any name, but insisted that unity remains the only path forward for Nigeria.
Speaking amid ongoing political tensions, Tinubu said he has been accused of suppressing the opposition, a claim he firmly denied.
“Whatever they call you, any name, any nickname, critics must talk,” the President said. “When they accused me of k+lling opposition, I didn’t have a g¥n. I could have given myself a license when I have the authority. But I can’t blame anybody from jumping out of fear, sinking ship if they did.”
The President noted that Nigeria is passing through a difficult phase marked by t+rrorism and banditry, stressing that such security challenges require collective effort rather than division.
“What we have faced in the challenging period of this country, the t+rrosism and banditry, is causing us havoc, and we should pull together,” he stated.
Tinubu urged Nigerians to reflect on the vision of the nation’s founding fathers, who, according to him, envisaged a constitutional democracy built on unity, not conflict.
“They didn’t say we should fight. It’s a good thing that we are working in harmony,” he added.
His remarks come at a time of heightened political debate, with opposition figures and critics questioning the direction of his administration. However, the President maintained that constructive engagement, not hostility, is essential to stabilizing the country and strengthening its democracy.
