The Leader of Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has explained that he turned down an offer by President Bola Tinubu to serve as a minister because he considered himself too old for the demands of the position.
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Bakare said he preferred to contribute to governance by offering advice and proposing solutions to national challenges without holding a formal government appointment.
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The cleric made this known on Sunday while speaking at an event organised by Envoy Nation in Leicester, United Kingdom.
He disclosed that he had informed Tinubu of his decision not to join the cabinet but assured the President of his willingness to support the administration through constructive advice whenever necessary.
Bakare also clarified that his decision to remain outside the government should not be interpreted as opposition to the Tinubu administration, insisting that he had never been part of the opposition.
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He described himself as a platform for constructive suggestions, explaining that he would speak out whenever he identified shortcomings in government policies or actions while offering possible solutions.
The former presidential candidate also reaffirmed his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), dismissing suggestions that he could easily switch political allegiance.
Bakare 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.”
He maintained that he remained committed to contributing to national development through constructive engagement and advice rather than taking up a formal position in the Tinubu administration.
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