October 23, (THEWILL) – Singer and self-acclaimed activist, Seun Kuti, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was his political mentor.
Seun, who is the youngest son of Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, explained that he has a robust relationship with the President whom he described as an uncle, stressing that he was a mentor to him, growing up.
The Grammy-nominated afrobeat singer, while recalling that Tinubu was a leading member of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) that fought for Nigeria’s democracy after the military annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election, presumably won by Chief MKO Abiola, 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.
“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 went into exile.
“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 on national issues.
“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.”
However, he said so far, President Tinubu has not been performing well but that will not take away the love he has for him.
