Seyi Tinubu Declares His Father ‘Nigeria’s Greatest President’ Amid Criticism

Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has declared his father the greatest leader in Nigeria’s history, despite mounting criticism against his family.

Speaking to a gathering of young Nigerians in Yola, Seyi defended his father’s leadership, asserting that President Tinubu remains committed to transforming the nation. He also acknowledged persistent attacks directed at his family.

“It was never about politics, but they keep coming for me, they keep coming for my family, they keep coming for your father,” he said. “They keep coming for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the greatest president in the history of Nigeria.”

Seyi, who has been touring northern and southern states since the start of the year, has met with governors and key political figures. His engagements have sparked both praise and criticism, particularly regarding the scope of his philanthropic efforts.

During his speech, he lauded his father’s administration, claiming it has prioritized youth empowerment and economic growth.

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“He is the only president that has kept your people at home, the only president that considers youths, the only president that created a platform for young people to fly,” he stated. “The only president that created an economy that has benefitted everybody, the only president that is not trying to enrich his pocket.”

However, Seyi’s initiatives have not been without controversy. While he has distributed grants to young entrepreneurs in the southwest, his outreach in northern Nigeria has largely been limited to handouts—a disparity that has drawn sharp criticism.