Aliyu Audu, the senior special assistant on public affairs to Bola Tinubu, has resigned from his position.
This is contained in a letter submitted on June 8, 2025, through the office of Femi Gbajabiamila, the chief of staff.
Audu said he refuses to be a tool for turning Nigeria into a one-party state, while adding that the present administration still has his support.
“I write to formally tender my resignation as senior special assistant to the president on public affairs, effective immediately.
He said that he did not join the People’s democratic party but resigned to avoid being used as instrument against the tenent of democracy.
“Though I do not align with the PDP, I refuse to be used directly or indirectly as an instrument to reduce Nigeria to a one-party state. That would be a betrayal of both divine favour and democratic principle.
“After all that God has done for us as a nation, especially in these times, we owe it to Him and to posterity to uphold values that reflect justice, balance, and liberty. True democracy thrives on healthy competition, not political domination.
“If we now begin to silence or crush opposition simply because we have the upper hand, then we are no different from the very system we once criticised under Obasanjo in 2003. Such a path is not only politically reckless; it is spiritually dangerous.
“And it runs contrary to the divine order, which upholds freedom of choice and diversity of thought. God, in His wisdom, allows even belief and disbelief to coexist. Why then should we, mere mortals, fear ideological pluralism?
“Let us build a Nigeria where our strength lies not in uniformity, but in the maturity to compete with ideas, vision, and integrity. Only then can we truly say we are progressing. May Allah SWT forgive us our shortcomings and direct us on the path of righteousness.
He mentioned that he would continuously support the government due to its economic reforms.
“I will continue to support our government in power, not just because I helped bring it but also because I believe in the success recorded in the area of economic reforms.
“We just differ on political views, as I pride myself on being a progressive and a promoter of democratic values, which seems to be lost in the unholy alliance of PBAT with Wike.
“That does not mean our gbas gbos will seize o. We still here for the attacks and counterattacks. Oya Agbadorians over to you,” he penned.
Audu was appointed on October 9, 2023, on the recommendation of Tinubu’s former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.
