Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has dismissed as false a viral social media publication attributing to him the statement that nothing, not even God, could stop his father from completing an eight-year presidential tenure.
In an official statement, Seyi Tinubu categorically denied making the alleged remark, describing the publication as a deliberate fabrication aimed at damaging his reputation, misrepresenting his views and dragging his father’s name into unnecessary political controversy.
He disclosed that he had reported the matter to the police and relevant security agencies, adding that investigations were ongoing to identify those behind the creation and circulation of the alleged defamatory publication.
According to him, appropriate legal action would be pursued against anyone found responsible for the publication.
Tinubu’s son also expressed concern over the growing trend of misinformation and character assassination on social media, particularly the deliberate attribution of fabricated statements to individuals for political purposes.
Addressing the religious implications of the alleged statement, Seyi Tinubu reaffirmed his belief in God’s sovereignty, stressing that his father became President of Nigeria by the grace of Almighty God and that only God determines the affairs of men.
He maintained that no individual, regardless of position or influence, could claim authority over God’s decisions.
He further described the alleged quotation as deeply offensive to his religious beliefs and an attempt to portray him as someone who challenges God’s authority.
“I DID NOT SAY IT. IT IS FALSE,” he declared emphatically.
Seyi Tinubu called for an end to what he described as politics of bitterness, misinformation, propaganda and deliberate character assassination, urging the public to reject fabricated claims and promote responsible political engagement.
