Allegations against Seyi Tinubu ‘staged theatrics’ – Group

By Adekunle Williams

The City Boy Movement has dismissed claim by factional president of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Atiku Isah that Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu mobilised thugs to disrupt the inauguration of his executive last Wednesday by locking down the venue.

Mr Francis Shoga, the Director-General of the group, in a statement issued in Lagos on Friday said the allegations were malicious, unfounded, and intended to damage Seyi Tinubu’s character through a desperate act of character assassination without credible evidence.

City Boy Movement is a youth-driven sociopolitical and good governance advocacy organisation with Seyi Tinubu as its Grand Patron.

Isah, on Wednesday accused Seyi Tinubu of disrupting his inauguration in Abuja and locking down the venue.

In a statement by PRO, Orowole Owoyemi, the group alleged Tinubu tried to hijack NANS leadership, thereby undermining its autonomy and student representation.

However, City Boy Movement urged those behind the smear campaign to cease their defamatory acts or face legal action for attempting to defame Tinubu’s reputation.

Shoga affirmed that Seyi Tinubu remains committed to youth empowerment, constructive dialogue and impactful development, not meddling in student organisations’ internal matters.

“The City Boy Movement is aware of false claims that our Grand Patron, Seyi Tinubu, mobilised thugs to disrupt unauthorised NANS inauguration events.

“As Director-General, I firmly reject these groundless accusations, which aim solely to smear the good name of Seyi Tinubu.

“The outlandish claims of being stripped and filmed under duress are nothing more than staged theatrics seeking undue public sympathy,” he said.

He emphasised Tinubu’s calm demeanour and consistent focus on youth advancement, not organisational interference.

“The group will not remain silent while opportunists exploit the President’s son’s name for publicity,” he added.

Shoga encouraged Nigerian youth to ignore the theatrics and stay focused on meaningful progress and collaboration.

He added that such disorganized antics, regardless of backing, will not succeed in misleading the public.
(NAN)