Tunde Bakare Reveals Why He Rejected Tinubu’s Ministerial Offer

Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting

The Senior Pastor of Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has given reason why he turned down President Bola Tinubu’s offer to serve as a minister in his administration, saying he considered himself too old for the responsibility.

Truth Live News Media reports that Bakare revealed this while speaking at Envoy Nation in Leicester on Sunday, where he revealed that he had opted to support the Tinubu-led administration from behind the scenes rather than accept an appointment in the Federal Executive Council.

The cleric said he had informed the President of his decision and assured him of his willingness to contribute to the development of the country through private counsel and other forms of support.

According to him, his decision was not an indication of opposition to the administration, stressing that he preferred to offer constructive suggestions whenever he identified areas requiring improvement.

“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. I have never been part of the opposition. I am a propositional platform; if I see something wrong, I will suggest a solution,” he said.

Bakare also reiterated his loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that he was not someone who frequently switched political affiliations.

He reemphasized that he remained a committed member of the ruling party and would exercise his voting rights when the time came.

“I can’t change sides quickly by joining one party today and another tomorrow. I am a full member of APC, and I will vote when the time comes,” he said.