Bakare reveals why he rejected Tinubu’s ministerial appointment despite being APC member

Pastor Tunde Bakare has revealed that he rejected President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial offer because of his age, pledging to support the administration privately while maintaining his membership of the All Progressives Congress.

The founder of Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has revealed that he rejected President Bola Tinubu’s offer of a ministerial appointment because he considered himself too old for the position.

Speaking at Envoy Nation in Leicester on Sunday, Bakare explained that he preferred supporting the administration privately rather than accepting a cabinet position.

According to Daily Post, the cleric reaffirmed his commitment to national development and membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

He said: “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. I have never been part of the opposition. I am a propositional platform, if I see something wrong, I will suggest a solution.

“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.”

Bakare maintained that constructive criticism and practical solutions remained central to his political engagement.