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Why I can’t advise Tinubu on television — Fashola + Video
Former Lagos State Governor and ex-Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, has declared that he can’t advise President Bola Tinubu on national television.
Fashola said he prefers to advise the President privately rather than criticise his administration on television.
He made the disclosure while appearing on TVC’s Beyond The Headlines on Wednesday.
He was responding to why he avoided commenting publicly on the President’s performance.
According to the former governor: “I don’t speak to President Tinubu from the television.
“I have his ears, and when I need to see him, I have advised him on a few things, and I think we must keep that channel open.
“It’s not my intention to advise him on television, you can’t be shouting at somebody whose ears you have.”
Fashola further disclosed that the President reached out to him directly, seeking his input on areas requiring improvement ahead of the 2027 elections.
He explained that he had chosen to preserve the private channel of communication rather than air his views on air.
“He calls me today, and he says, ‘Today, identify one area where my administration must improve as we count down to 2027.
“What would you advise me?’ So, I will speak to the President on TV? I’ve told myself I would not do that,” Fashola said.
He added that keeping the line of communication open was more important than public commentary.
“I have his ears, and when I need to see him, I’ve advised on a few things. I think that we must keep that channel open. It’s not my intention to advise him on television,” Fashola said.
Pressed on whether the administration had blind spots after three years in office, Fashola dismissed the suggestion.
He said his access to the President made public criticism unnecessary.
“There are no blind spots in this administration. You can’t be shouting at somebody whose ear you have,” he said.
The interviewer had noted that Fashola’s stance had remained unchanged despite expectations that his exit from active politics would make him more open to public commentary on the government.
Fashola also ruled out a presidential bid, insisting he was content with his role at home.
Asked if he would contest for president, he simply said, “No.”
Pressed further, he responded with a smile, “President of what? I’m president at home.”
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