Tunde Bakare: Why I turned down Tinubu’s ministerial appointment

Pastor Tunde Bakare says he turned down President Tinubu’s ministerial offer because he is too old for the job, and he will support the government from the background instead.

Pastor Tunde Bakare, leader of the Citadel Global Community Church, has explained that he declined President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial offer because he considered himself too old for the job, Vanguard reports.

Bakare spoke on Sunday at an event organised by Envoy Nation in Leicester, United Kingdom.

Bakare said his decision to stay out of government should not be seen as opposition to the Tinubu administration.

“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,” he said.

The former presidential candidate also reaffirmed his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

“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.