Student Body Lauds Tinubu’s Son for Endorsement of Candidate

Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan

The South-west chapter of the National Association of Nigerians Students (NANS) has lauded the son of President Bola Tinubu, Seyi, for his endorsement and support of Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez (BABTEE) as the Senate President of the association.

The South-west NANS, in a statement issued on Tuesday in Ibadan by the Coordinator of South-west Zone D, Comrade Alao John; Chairman, Lagos Axis, Comrade Alimi Lekan Idris; Acting Chairman, Ondo State chapter, Comrade Salami Rosheed Abayomi; 

Chairman, Oyo State Axis; Comrade Ridwan Ademola Adegoke; Chairman, JCC, Ekiti State Axis, Comrade Aderibigbe Sikiru Adekunle and Chairman, Osun State Axis, Comrade Ogungbe Taiwo Adedamola, said the endorsement affirms Tinubu as a man of integrity and confirmed his sincere commitment to nation-building.

The statement read: “Given Seyi Tinubu’s stature as a prominent public figure signifies not only his faith in the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) but also his unwavering commitment to the cause of Nigerian students.

“Your support to the aspiration of Afeez to emerge as NANS Senate President is without a doubt, a welcome development that deserves recognition and applause from well meaning Nigerian students and besides, this  decision is in line with the agenda of the NANS South-west leadership ably led by Comrade Alao John.

“Consequently, we find it imperative to condemn a recent press statement that criticized the endorsement of Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez for the position of Senate President of NANS by Hon. Seyi Tinubu.

“In contrast to the claims made in the statement, we believe that Hon. Seyi Tinubu’s endorsement of Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez’s candidacy is a  commendable step towards rejuvenating students leadership in Nigeria.

“To this effect, we laud Hon. Seyi Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to the youth and students community in Nigeria.

“His dedication to identify with the aspirations and voices of young Nigerians is a testament to his commitment to the cause of youth/students empowerment and national development.

“We  therefore strongly believe that Hon. Seyi Tinubu’s involvement in endorsing Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez (BABTEE) for the NANS Senate Presidency reflects his genuine commitment to nurturing future leaders who will shape the destiny of our great nation.”

The leadership of the students body in the South-west added that Afeez stands out as an exceptional candidate for the NANS Senate Presidency, stating that his track records of activism, leadership and advocacy within the students community is a testament to his unwavering dedication to the welfare of Nigerian students.

“At this juncture, it is with a profound sense of responsibility and commitment to democratic values that we respond to a recent critical statement directed at Hon. Seyi Tinubu for his endorsement of Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez (BABTEE) by clueless and myopic individuals.

“While we respect diverse opinions and the right to express oneself, we find it necessary to condemn any unwarranted criticism by this attention seekers and affirm the fundamental right of a private citizen to support any candidate he so wishes.

“We hereby state emphatically that, while we uphold the right of individuals to express their opinions, it is crucial that such expression be rooted in respectful discourse and constructive enhancement.

“To this effect, we condemn the statement and unwarranted criticism that fail to engage in a substantive discussion of the merits and demerits of the candidate’s endorsement,” the statement said.