The Senior Pastor of Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has explained why he declined an offer from President Bola Tinubu to serve as a minister in his administration.
Bakare said he turned down the appointment because he considered himself too old for the demands of ministerial service.
The cleric disclosed this while speaking at Envoy Nation in Leicester, United Kingdom, on Sunday.
According to him, he assured President Tinubu of his willingness to support the administration from behind the scenes in any capacity that would benefit the country.
“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,” Bakare said.
He also clarified that his decision to offer constructive criticism should not be mistaken for opposition to the government.
Bakare described himself as a propositional platform, explaining that whenever he identifies something wrong, he prefers to suggest practical solutions rather than merely criticise.
“I have never been part of the opposition. I am a propositional platform; if I see something wrong, I will suggest a solution,” he stated.
The pastor further declared his political allegiance to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that he was not someone who frequently switched political affiliations.
“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 added.
Bakare’s remarks highlight his position on supporting the Tinubu administration while maintaining his independence in offering advice and constructive criticism on issues affecting the country.
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