BREAKING: Presidency Responds to Bakare’s ‘Motor Park Politics’ Comment, Appreciates Constructive Tone of His Message

The Presidency on Sunday formally reacted to comments made by the Founder of Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, during his Easter Sunday sermon, in which he criticized President Bola Tinubu’s leadership style, likening it to “motor park politics.”

Responding to the comment, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, acknowledged the cleric’s right to express his views, noting that while the Presidency holds differing views on some of his positions, it appreciates the overall tone and constructive intent of Bakare’s message.

In a post shared on his verified X handle, @BwalaDaniel, the presidential spokesperson said: “Pastor Tunde Bakare’s sermon and speech delivered this morning in form of a message to @officialABAT is quite objective.

“He gave his general opinion on events and decisions of government; he critiqued certain polities and applauded some; he further offered his suggestions on the way forward”, he said.

Daniel’s comment came amid public reactions to Bakare’s sermon, where he warned against what he called the nurturing of a “motor park brand of politics”.

While he did not spare the Tinubu administration from criticism, Bakare also acknowledged areas of progress under the current leadership.

Bwala underscored this balanced view, stating that the pastor “acknowledged the successes and strides of the President and his administration.

“Although we differ with him in some areas and positions, we respect his right to say his mind, and assure him, as with many Nigerians, that President Tinubu is determined to deliver on the promise to the Nigerian people.”

Bakare, a former presidential aspirant and a long-time critic  of President Tinubu, has been known for his forthright commentaries on national issues.

His Easter message on Sunday followed a familiar tone, critical yet couched in calls for improvement and patriotism.