The Serving Overseer of Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has revealed that he turned down an offer from President Bola Tinubu to serve as a minister in his administration because he considers himself too old for cabinet responsibilities.
Speaking on Sunday at an event organized by Envoy Nation in Leicester, United Kingdom, the cleric clarified that despite declining the appointment, he remains a committed member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and will support the government in a private capacity.
"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," Bakare said. "I have never been part of the opposition. I am a propositional platform; if I see something wrong, I will suggest a solution."
Bakare further dismissed suggestions of political realignments, reaffirming his loyalty to the governing party.
"I can't change sides quickly by joining one party today and another tomorrow," he added. "I am a full member of APC, and I will vote when the time comes."
The cleric assured that he would continue to offer advice to the administration privately rather than taking an active seat in the Federal Executive Council.
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