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By Myke Agunwa
The Senior Pastor of Citadel Global Community Church, Tunde Bakare has paid a private visit to President Bola Tinubu at his Lagos residence.
Pictures from the visit were shared by the Special Adviser dviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga via his official X handle
Recall that Bakare had in his Easter message, accused the President of playing god and mismanaging the affairs of the country.
The former presidential candidate accused President Tinubu of nurturing a “motor park brand of politics” that has led to legislative rascality and the erosion of constitutional governance.
The pastor called for a change in leadership approach, warning that Nigeria is too delicate for the current brand of politics.
He urged President Tinubu to reflect on the dangers of unlimited power and to stop “playing God.”
Bakare said the president should implement a “coordinated programme” to steer Nigeria out of its current crisis.
The cleric also condemned the senate’s suspension of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Kogi central senator, the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers by Tinubu, and the subsequent ratification by the national assembly.
Bakare was among the aspirants in the 2023 presidential primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He scored no delegate votes as Tinubu won the election with 1,217 votes.
Speaking in an interview with journalists after meeting with Tinubu, Bakare said his lifelong vision is to see a functional and prosperous Nigeria.
“My life, personal vision, is to see a nation that works in my lifetime. And those things I’ve discussed with Mr President,” he said.
“They’re not hidden things, but I’ve learnt that when you discuss with the person in charge, you leave it with him to do whatsoever he wills with what you’ve suggested.
“So, I’ve had a private conversation with Mr President, and I’m glad that he received me well. And I trust that God will help our nation.”
On what specific areas he discussed with the president, Bakare said the details would remain confidential.
“God guiding him and giving him wisdom will help this nation not to slide or go down the drain, but to bounce back so that he can leave a mark that cannot be erased,” he said.
When asked what he hopes to see in the next two years of the administration, Bakare listed peace, unity and meaningful progress.
“I’d like to see a peaceful nation. I’d like to see Nigerians being their brothers’ keeper,” he said.
“I’d like to see a good collaboration between the best of the north and the best of the south to steer Nigeria in the right direction.
“I’d like to see predictable progress in our nation. We have danced around some subjects for too long a time. It’s time to take concrete action to ensure that the masses of our country do not live in abject poverty.”