In a surprising twist that has reignited a long-standing debate, the leadership caucus of the Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a communique claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is “a son of Osun State.”
The communique, made public following a high-level PDP caucus meeting in Osogbo, described Tinubu as a “native of Osun,” suggesting that Nigeria's sitting President has direct ancestral roots in the state—contrary to his well-known public profile as a Lagosian.
This fresh declaration raises renewed scrutiny over President Tinubu’s true state of origin, a controversy that has shadowed his political career for decades. While some records and affiliations tie him to Lagos State, questions have often been raised about his birth and family heritage.
🔍 So, Where Exactly in Osun is Tinubu From?
The communique did not specify the town or village in Osun that Tinubu hails from. However, political analysts and commentators are pointing fingers toward Iragbiji in Boripe Local Government Area, a town also known as the hometown of Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke. Others speculate that if Tinubu indeed traces his lineage to Osun, it may be through maternal ties or ancestral migration.
This ambiguity has prompted public calls for the President to clarify his state of origin once and for all—especially in light of ongoing debates over his early life, academic records, and background. Critics argue that full disclosure would enhance transparency and uphold the integrity expected of Nigeria’s highest office.
🗣️ Public Reaction: Credibility at Stake?
Social media is already abuzz with reactions. Some netizens accuse the Osun PDP of politicizing Tinubu’s identity for strategic influence ahead of 2027. Others are urging the President to address the issue head-on by officially confirming or refuting the Osun State claim.
“Is Tinubu from Iragbiji or just an adopted son of the state? Why now? Nigerians deserve the truth,” tweeted one user.
Meanwhile, a few political analysts say this may not be a coincidence. With the PDP struggling to wrest federal power, such a statement could be an attempt to create internal frictions within the All Progressives Congress (APC), especially in the South-West.
📌 Time for Presidential Transparency?
While the Nigerian Constitution allows a citizen to contest for public office in any part of the country, clarity on the President’s roots is seen as a matter of public record and trust. The latest communique from Osun PDP has opened the lid on an unresolved identity puzzle—one that President Bola Tinubu can and should resolve with a formal statement.
As the 2027 election looms closer, transparency may not only restore confidence but also quell growing speculation about the President’s personal history.
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