President Bola Tinubu has stated that he and his generation have valuable lessons to share with young Nigerians on responsible citizenship and patriotism.
He made this comment while hosting Islamic leaders at the State House on Thursday.
However, Tinubu’s own past controversies, including allegations of corruption, certificate forgery, and involvement in narcotics trafficking, raise questions about his moral authority to teach youths about responsible citizenship, according to Peoples Gazette.
Tinubu criticized sponsors of the planned August protests as unpatriotic, claiming they hold foreign passports and lack love for the nation.
But his own ownership of a diplomatic Guinean passport and past drug trafficking case, which led to a $460,000 forfeiture to the US government, have resurfaced, casting doubt on his credibility.
The US District Court for the District of Columbia has scheduled a hearing to consider releasing Tinubu’s records related to the narcotics trafficking case, following a Freedom of Information Act request.
Tinubu’s public image has been marred by allegations of corrupt enrichment, identity theft, and involvement in narcotics trafficking, making his claim to teach youths about responsible citizenship questionable.
“What should be uppermost in our minds is the future of our children. We have a lot to teach them on what it takes to be a good citizen and what it takes to be a responsible citizen,” Tinubu said.
Berating sponsors of looming August nationwide protests over economic hardships unpatriotic, he added, “The sponsors of protests do not love our country. They have no love for the nation. They do not understand citizenship. They have alternative passports.”
