Prince Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party’s (SDP) candidate for president in the 2023 elections, says that the rise of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not a blessing but a bitter lesson from God for Nigerians.
Adebayo remarked at a Ramadan Iftar in Kano on Saturday that “Four years ago, I was in the city of Kano campaigning for the President of Nigeria.” And I could tell that God wants to teach us something in Nigeria. And the world can’t do anything until we learn that lesson. “God does not make mistakes.”
He said that Nigerians should not see Tinubu’s presidency as a sign of God’s favor, but as a wake-up call to accept justice and reject differences, according to Sunday Trust.
He stated, “It is better to live in a desert country with no water, oil, or minerals than in a land of plenty with injustice.”
Adebayo made fun of the idea of a Muslim–Muslim ticket, claiming he assured Nigerians that they would finally see how pointless it was.
“When I got to Kano, folks smiled when they talked about Muslim-Muslim tickets. I told them not to worry. Finish the election. There will come a time when they won’t even be able to find one Muslim.
He also spoke out against wars around the world, especially the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran. He said that innocent people should not be harmed during the holy month.
He advised Nigerian leaders to speak out against injustice both at home and abroad. “This is not a time when some people can gather in one place and decide that they need to raise fire and bring stone for people who are in their country just observing the holy month.”
Dr. Abdulmutallib Ahmad Muhammad, the AAFAQ National Coordinator, said that the foundation invited Adebayo because they both believe in the need of good leadership.
He claimed that the group, which is made up of Islamic clerics, wants to change Nigerian politics by getting people to vote for good candidates. They have already told their members to join the SDP.
Adebayo went to see Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, the former governor of Kano State, at his home in Kano to offer his condolences for the death of his older brother, Dahiru Shekarau.
He described Shekarau as “a true senior brother and friend of the SDP” whose patriotism and godliness inspired him.
Shekarau praised Adebayo for the visit in his answer, adding it showed real brotherhood that went beyond politics.
“This is the kind of culture we want to spread in Nigeria.” “It’s not about political parties; it’s about our relationship and our shared goal of helping people,” he remarked.
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