Tinubu was my political mentor, he fought for democracy – Seun Kuti
Seun Kuti, the Grammy-nominated afrobeat singer and son of the late afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was his political mentor. He made this disclosure during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo.
Seun Kuti explained that he has a strong and supportive relationship with President Tinubu, referring to him as an “uncle” and revealing that Tinubu served as a mentor to him during his formative years.JAMB Portal
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Kuti said, “My relationship with President Tinubu on a personal level is very robust. I grew up knowing him as an uncle. He was a very good friend of uncle Beko [Kuti]. He was a political mentor to me growing up as a child.
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“Many of the ideas that I understand today, it was these men that taught me as a child growing up. Knowing them fighting for democracy in this country with NADECO, even when he [Tinubu] went on exile… Wale Soyinka, uncle Beko, Asiwaju, these were the men who fought for our democracy.informationguidenigeria
“During Tinubu’s first term as Governor of Lagos State, I performed at all his rallies. I’ve always been close to him personally. But I don’t have any political relationship with him. And even at that, I don’t think it’s anybody’s business. I’ve not been to his house in years except when I need to see him for national issues.NYSC Portal
“So, these things that people say are just to tarnish your image. They make it seem like everybody must be paid for what they’re saying. No, no, no. What’s the truth is the truth. And I say it regardless of fear or favour of anybody.”
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