The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, said on Sunday that the numerous allegations levelled against President‑elect Bola Tinubu remain unproven. He emphasized that governance is not about sainthood but about a proven record of performance. “If the allegations held water, Nigerians would have shown it through their votes on February 25, 2023,” Fashola argued, noting that the majority of voters chose Tinubu in the closely contested presidential election rather than reject him at the polls.
Speaking to Channels Television, the former Lagos State governor explained that he was not surprised by the accusations against his erstwhile boss, noting that Tinubu has never had an “easy day.” “When Nigerians have decided, those issues don’t matter. That is what they have said by these votes,” he said. “Every time it gets more difficult, that is his path to success. The more difficult it gets, you can be sure, it is Asiwaju.” Fashola added that the hurdles have now been surmounted, perhaps indicating a divine purpose and a turning point for Nigeria’s future.
He reiterated that governance should be judged on efficiency, performance, and delivery, not on saintly qualities. “All of the allegations that were levelled against him have been either unproven or lack supporting evidence, yet they have persisted for a while,” he said.
When asked about claims that Tinubu obtained Guinean citizenship, Fashola said he was unaware of any dual citizenship. “I know he carries a Nigerian passport. I don’t know about dual citizenship. I know he resided abroad when he went into exile. I don’t know if they gave him American citizenship. What does that have to do with the results of the election? The last time I checked, the Nigerian constitution allows dual citizenship, doesn’t it?”
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