‘What Has He Contributed To Nigeria?’ Sowore Knocks Seyi Tinubu Over Colloquium

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has criticised Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, over a colloquium organised in his honour, questioning his contributions to nationwide growth.

Sowore, in a publish on his verified X deal with, described the occasion for instance of what he termed the rising tradition of sycophancy and worship of political energy in Nigeria.

The programme, which was broadcast on main tv stations and attended by a number of distinguished personalities, drew criticism from the AAC candidate, who questioned the achievements that warranted such recognition.

“What exactly has Seyi Tinubu contributed to Nigerian society to warrant this elaborate colloquium, attended by so many ‘prominent personalities’ and broadcast across major television stations?” he requested.

Sowore questioned whether or not the gathering was organised to recognise public service, mental contributions or notable nationwide achievements, arguing that the occasion raised questions in regards to the foundation for honouring the president’s son.

“Is this about merit, or simply about being the son of a sitting president?” he wrote.

The activist additionally drew parallels with the marriages involving family members of former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and serving governors, which attracted appreciable political consideration on the time.

According to Sowore, the general public consideration surrounding these relationships ultimately light following Yar’Adua’s demise, which he cited for instance of how political affect can form public notion and recognition.

“Today, we are witnessing another manifestation of this culture of power worship,” he stated.

He additional faulted the timing of the colloquium, arguing that the occasion was going down when thousands and thousands of Nigerians have been grappling with financial hardship, unemployment, starvation and insecurity.

Sowore attributed the challenges to the insurance policies of the Tinubu administration, insisting that the nation’s consideration must be targeted on the difficulties going through strange residents quite than celebrating the president’s son.

“At a time when millions of Nigerians are struggling with hunger, unemployment, insecurity, and economic hardship brought about by his father, we should be having national shaming of the Tinubu regime,” he wrote.

The AAC presidential candidate concluded his response by expressing displeasure over the occasion, describing it as a “sad day”.