“I won’t hold Nigerian passport with Bola Tinubu as president” – Ex-Lagos deputy governor
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A former Lagos deputy governor, Sinatu Ojikutu, says she has started the process of renouncing her Nigerian citizenship and relocating from the country.
Ojikutu, who was deputy governor between 1992 and 1993, said this while interacting with journalists on Wednesday.
She said that she has been subjected to humiliation since Asiwaju Bola Tinubu emerged as President-elect.
Before the February 25 presidential poll, Ojikutu had declared that she would renounce her citizenship should Tinubu emerge victorious.
She said that the process has kicked off in earnest.
According to her, Tinubu’s animosity toward her has caused her to be ostracised in places she should receive honour.
“I will not hold a Nigerian passport with Bola Tinubu as president. I am praying to God to give me the nation I can go to. I am not going to America or the United Kingdom. I want a simple place where I (can) stay and live for the rest of my life.
“I don’t know where I am going but I have already given it to the lawyers to please see where I can get the citizenship. I am working on it seriously before May 29.
“When he won, people called me and said he would not do anything bad. But I am endangered by the current situation. I have been ostracised and humiliated in places where I should be honored because of his not being at peace with me,” Ojikutu said.
Hi John Ogunsemore, your article on Sinatu Ojikutu’s decision to renounce her Nigerian citizenship and relocate from the country following Bola Tinubu’s victory in the presidential election is a concerning issue.
It’s unfortunate that a citizen feels compelled to leave their country because of the outcome of an election.
Ojikutu’s decision to renounce her citizenship and find a new home where she can live peacefully highlights the need for political tolerance and respect for diversity in Nigeria.
No citizen should be ostracized or humiliated because of their political views or affiliations.
Nigeria is a democratic country, and everyone has the right to express their opinions without fear of retribution.
As citizens, we need to promote a culture of inclusivity, tolerance, and respect for diversity.
We should hold our leaders accountable and demand that they respect our fundamental rights and freedoms.
I appreciate your article’s insights into the issue of political intolerance and its impact on citizens’ lives.
It’s a reminder that we need to strive for a more just and equitable society where everyone can live in peace and dignity.