The leader of Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has explained why he rejected President Bola Tinubu’s offer to serve as a minister in his administration.
Bakare said he declined the offer because he considered himself too old to take up the responsibility.
The cleric disclosed this while speaking at Envoy Nation in Leicester on Sunday.
He said he had assured Tinubu that he would support his administration privately rather than take up a position in the Federal Executive Council.
Bakare’s comments offer insight into his decision to stay out of Tinubu’s cabinet despite the offer to serve in the government.
He 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.”
