Pastor Tunde Bakare, the Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), met with President Bola Tinubu in Lagos on Wednesday.
Bakare’s visit to Tinubu was revealed in a post on X by the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
According to Onanuga, the discussion focused on national development and Nigeria’s future.
The former presidential aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2023, said his discussion with Tinubu focused on national development as well as the future of Nigeria.
Bakare emphasised the need for the country to progress and work towards a better future.
He shared his thoughts and suggestions with the President, trusting that God would guide the nation.
He said, “It’s not about just reservations. It’s about how the country will go well.
”My personal vision is to see a nation that works in my lifetime, and those things I’ve discussed with Mr President, they’re not hidden things, but I’ve learned that when you discuss with the person in charge, you leave it with him to do whatsoever he wills with what you have suggested.
“So I’ve had a private conversation with Mr President and I’m glad that he received me well and I trust that God will help our nation.”
In April, Bakare had criticised President Tinubu, expressing concerns about the relationship between the executive and legislative arms of government.
He urged the President to avoid excessive influence on the National Assembly and allow for effective legislative oversight.
The meeting between Bakare and Tinubu highlighted the ongoing dialogue between leaders and stakeholders in Nigeria’s development journey.
