The City Boy Movement has officially responded to a viral social media post attributed to its patron, Seyi Tinubu, concerning his father's 2027 re-election ambition. In a statement released on Monday, May 11, 2026, the group dismissed the alleged blasphemous comment as completely false and deliberately misleading.
Background of the Allegation
A Facebook user named Albab Abdullahi published an article accusing Seyi Tinubu of making a statement that 'not even God' could prevent President Bola Tinubu from completing eight years in power. The post quickly went viral, sparking outrage and religious tension online.
City Boy Movement's Response
The group's Deputy Director-General for Communication and Public Affairs, O'tega Ogra, signed the statement categorically denying that Seyi Tinubu ever made such remarks. The statement emphasized that Seyi Tinubu is a devout man of faith who believes all power belongs to God alone.
According to the group, the write-up was intentionally inflammatory and aimed at misleading the public and provoking religious sentiments. They stressed that the president's son never uttered those words 'at any time, in any place, through any channel or under any circumstance whatsoever.'
Public Reactions
Legit.ng compiled some reactions from social media users. Aruwa Akeem Opeyemi commented, 'If he arrests the person and asks for evidence, they will say he used power.' Salaudeen Aliu O added, 'Instead of planning their own movement, they attack City Boy Movement. Which politician wins without a movement?'
Mukaila Olasupo said, 'The way people lie against someone nowadays is alarming, knowing the wrath of God on liars.' Ojajuni Emmanuel Oluwasomidotun wrote, 'Imagine, these people see Nigerians finish, yet they still involve God.' Andrew Adeojo remarked, 'This idea of fighting for God is baseless. It is left for God to prove him wrong or right.'
Previous Criticism of Seyi Tinubu
Earlier, actor Austine Emmanuel openly criticized Seyi Tinubu over the worsening economic hardship in Nigeria. In a video shared on Instagram, Emmanuel expressed concern that the president's son seemed more focused on his father's political future than on the struggles of ordinary citizens. He urged Seyi Tinubu to reflect on the legacy his father will leave behind.
The City Boy Movement's response aims to set the record straight and prevent further misinformation. The group reaffirmed its commitment to supporting President Tinubu's administration while upholding respect for religious beliefs.
