Pastor Tunde Bakare, the head of the Citadel Global Community Church, said on Sunday that he turned down President Bola Tinubu’s invitation to serve as a cabinet minister because he feels he is “too old” for the role. Bakare made the remarks while speaking at the Envoy Nation gathering in Leicester, England.
Bakare explained that, although he declined the ministerial post, he has promised to support Tinubu’s administration privately. “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,” he said, adding that he has never been part of the opposition.
He described himself as a “propositional platform,” saying he will raise concerns and suggest solutions when he sees problems. “If I see something wrong, I will suggest a solution,” Bakare asserted, emphasizing his willingness to contribute without holding a formal government position.
Bakare also stressed his political consistency, noting that he is a full member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and will cast his vote when elections occur. “I can’t change sides quickly by joining one party today and another tomorrow,” he said.
President Tinubu, who was elected in 2023, leads the APC‑controlled federal government in Nigeria, the country’s most populous nation in West Africa. Bakare’s refusal highlights the ongoing dialogue between religious leaders and the political establishment in the nation.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
