CityBoy Movement Refutes Malicious Blasphemy Claims Against Seyi Tinubu
CityBoy Movement, a prominent political group championing the reelection bid of President Bola Tinubu, has debunked “absolute falsehoods” and malicious reports circulating on social media aimed at Seyi Tinubu.
The controversy stems from a viral write-up, authored by a certain Albaabu Abudulahi, which falsely attributes blasphemous comments regarding the Almighty God and the 2027 presidential election to Mr. Tinubu, who serves as the movement’s patron.
In a swift rebuttal signed by Otega Ogra, the Deputy Director General of Communication and Public Affairs, the group clarified that Mr. Tinubu never made such remarks. Describing the post as a “calculated attempt by mischief-makers” to incite public sentiment.
The statement—titled RE: FALSE AND MALICIOUS ATTRIBUTION OF BLASPHEMOUS STATEMENT TO BARR. SEYI TINUBU—reads:
The attention of the CityBoy Movement has been drawn to a false, malicious and deliberately inflammatory write up circulating on social media, purportedly authored by one “Albaabu Abudulahi,” in which certain blasphemous statements are falsely attributed to our Patron, Barr. Seyi Tinubu, regarding Almighty God and the 2027 presidential election.
For the avoidance of doubt, Barr. Seyi Tinubu did not make the statement credited to him. He has never made such a statement at any time, in any place, through any channel, or under any circumstance whatsoever.
The attribution is entirely false. It is malicious in intent, reckless in circulation and dangerous in consequence.
Barr. Seyi Tinubu is a man of faith who holds deep reverence for Almighty God. He believes firmly that all power belongs to God alone, and that no man can attain, retain or exercise authority except by the grace, mercy and permission of the Almighty.
He has never insulted, mocked, questioned or diminished the supremacy of Almighty God or Allah, and will never do so. Any attempt to present him as a person without reverence for God is a deliberate falsehood designed to damage his name, distort his values and provoke needless religious tension in the country.
While Barr. Seyi Tinubu remains committed to mobilising support for the re election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in 2027, he also recognises that every political aspiration, every public effort and every human endeavour can only succeed by the will and guidance of Almighty God. No political conviction held by him has ever been placed above the sovereignty of God.
The CityBoy Movement therefore urges Nigerians, across all faiths and political persuasions, to disregard this malicious fabrication and treat it for what it is: a calculated attempt by mischief makers to inflame passions, mislead the public and create tension where none exists.
At a time when our country requires maturity, restraint and responsibility, public discourse must never be poisoned with manufactured religious provocation. Politics must not become an excuse for falsehood. Disagreement must not become a licence for character assassination. And no responsible citizen should lend credibility to materials designed only to divide Nigerians along sensitive religious lines.
The CityBoy Movement reiterates that Barr. Seyi Tinubu remains respectful of all faiths, committed to peaceful coexistence, national unity, democratic engagement and responsible public conduct.
We call on members of the public, media organisations, digital publishers and social media users to verify information before sharing, and to resist the temptation to amplify falsehoods capable of threatening harmony and mutual respect among Nigerians.
Thank you.
Signed:
O’tega Ogra
Deputy Director General
Communication and Public Affairs
