Akande Claims Tinubu Faced Marginalization in APC

Laolu Akande, the former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, alleged that President Bola Tinubu was marginalized within the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the administration of the late President Muhammadu Buhari. In an interview on the Naija Unfiltered podcast, Akande stated that he observed instances where Tinubu was sidelined at party meetings, despite his significant contributions to Buhari's emergence as the APC presidential candidate in 2015.

He claimed that Tinubu was placed behind him in meetings and that some ministerial nominations he made were rejected to undermine his influence. Akande noted that Tinubu remained politically active and did not leave the party, waiting for an opportunity to pursue his presidential ambition.

He also referenced the naira redesign policy controversy as a challenge Tinubu faced before succeeding Buhari. Akande's remarks come as political parties prepare for the 2027 general election, highlighting issues of party loyalty and internal power dynamics.