Keyamo Defends Tinubu Against Pre-Recorded Speech Claims

Festus Keyamo, the Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister, responded to allegations made by opposition figures that President Bola Tinubu's speech during the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council was pre-recorded. Keyamo described these claims as indicative of the deteriorating mental health of the critics, suggesting that they reflect desperation.

He made these remarks in a post on X on October 15, emphasizing that the event was broadcast live by local and international media. The controversy began after activist Chidi Odinkalu posted on October 14, questioning the authenticity of Tinubu's address.

Keyamo did not directly name Odinkalu in his response. The inauguration took place on October 14 at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, with Tinubu as the council's chair.

Vice-President Nentawe Yilwatda and former Zamfara State Governor Abdulaziz Yari were appointed as vice-chairmen and Director-General, respectively. Tinubu urged council members to mobilize voters ahead of the 2027 general election, with the APC's campaign flag-off rally scheduled for October 24 in Kaduna State.