‘Claims Seyi Tinubu disrupted NANS inauguration unfounded, dangerous’

Abdulazeez Abubakar Kaka, an Advocate for Democratic Integrity, has reacted to allegations made by Atiku Isah against Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu. Isah had accused Seyi Tinubu of orchestrating a violent attack during the NANS inauguration event held at The Wells Carlton Hotel in Asokoro, Abuja. According to Isah, thugs reportedly loyal […]

Abdulazeez Abubakar Kaka, an Advocate for Democratic Integrity, has reacted to allegations made by Atiku Isah against Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu.

Isah had accused Seyi Tinubu of orchestrating a violent attack during the NANS inauguration event held at The Wells Carlton Hotel in Asokoro, Abuja.

According to Isah, thugs reportedly loyal to Seyi Tinubu stormed the venue, wielding cutlasses and firearms.

He claimed the attackers stabbed attendees, looted property, and forced dignitaries such as Senator Ibrahim Shekarau and former Governor Idris Wada to flee.

Reacting, Kaka, in an opinion piece described the claims as unfounded and dangerous.

The piece titled, ‘Weaponising Falsehood in the Public Arena: The Dangerous Politics of Targeting Seyi Tinubu’, reads: “As Nigeria struggles to navigate complex social and political transitions, the sanctity of truth in public discourse must never be compromised. In recent days, the media space has been inflamed by allegations suggesting that Mr. Seyi Tinubu, a private citizen and entrepreneur, orchestrated the disruption of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) inauguration ceremony in Abuja. These accusations, amplified across social media platforms and carried by certain outlets without verification, have taken on a life of their own—despite the glaring absence of corroborating evidence.

“Such claims, while sensational, are both unfounded and dangerous. They not only violate the rights of individuals to fair representation but also expose a deeper threat to the integrity of democratic engagement in Nigeria: the weaponisation of fake news for political ends.

“The narrative, pushed largely by one Atiku Isah alleges that Mr. Tinubu mobilised armed individuals to interrupt the student event. However, what has been conspicuously absent from these allegations are the most basic standards of evidence. There is no video footage, no police report, no third-party confirmation—nothing, in fact, that would stand even the most cursory legal test.

“In a country where security agencies routinely issue statements on matters of public disruption, the silence of the Nigerian Police Force and other official security entities on this matter speaks volumes. That alone should give responsible citizens pause. Yet, the story continues to circulate, fanned by politically motivated actors eager to shape perception before truth can intervene.

“This is not the first time Mr. Seyi Tinubu has been subjected to spurious allegations. His high visibility—by virtue of family and public service contributions—has made him an easy target for those who conflate political rivalry with personal vilification. In recent years, he has been the subject of multiple false stories, none of which have been substantiated through investigative journalism or judicial inquiry.

“There is a pattern at work here: when convenient, Mr. Tinubu is framed as the face of privilege or interference, even when his track record of youth advocacy and philanthropy suggests otherwise. Such tactics are not just intellectually dishonest, they are corrosive to the kind of inclusive democracy Nigerians deserve.

“No movement that hopes to lead the next generation can afford to build its momentum on falsehood. While dissent and accountability are cornerstones of civic life, they must be guided by due process, ethical inquiry, and respect for evidence.

“It is also important to contextualise the target of these attacks. Mr. Seyi Tinubu is more than the President’s son. He is a committed youth advocate, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. His work through the Noella Foundation and other platforms has contributed meaningfully to youth development, business mentorship, and civic education. He has supported various non-partisan causes, ranging from access to education to digital innovation.

“These actions reflect the type of citizen engagement Nigeria seeks to foster. They should be appraised on their merit, not negated by manufactured outrage.

“What this moment demands is a collective recommitment to truth in our public institutions and commentary. Sensationalism must not replace substance. If unverified allegations are left unchecked, the real casualties will be truth, justice, and the credibility of those who make such claims in bad faith.

“We must also call on the media to exercise greater responsibility. The role of the press in any democracy is not merely to report but to verify, contextualise, and protect the public from misinformation. Repeating claims without investigation serves no one—least of all the Nigerian people.

“It is easy in these polarised times to weaponise visibility. But as a society, we must ask ourselves: do we want a democracy built on hearsay, or one grounded in facts and fairness? If we abandon the ethical duty to speak the truth—even when inconvenient—we risk substituting justice for spectacle, and civic leadership for propaganda.

“Mr. Seyi Tinubu deserves a fair assessment based on verifiable facts, not speculation. And the Nigerian public deserves a discourse built on integrity, not innuendo. Let us choose truth. For in truth, we find not only justice but a path forward.”