Cyril Mbah, Abuja Bureau Chief
The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Public Affairs to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Mr. Aliyu Audu has resigned his position with immediate effect.
Audu tendered his resignation letter dated June 8, 2025 to the president through the office of the Chief of Staff, Hon. Olufemi Gbajabiamila.
Th letter read in part: “I write to formally tender my resignation as Senior Special Assistant to the president on Public Affairs, effective immediately.”
In what was seen as a brazen act of bravery, Audu explained that he would rather step down than willingly allow himself to be used as a tool to turn Nigeria into a one-party state by the Federal Government and the All Progressives Congress (APC).
A statement which accompanied the resignation letter said: “Good morning fellow compatriots, I have seen many comments about my resignation and I must say it is not an act of rebellion but of conscience.
“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 criticized under former President Olusegun Obasanjo in 2003. Such a path is not only politically reckless; it is spiritually dangerous.”
The SSA denounced the deliberate crusing of the opposition by the APC and the present administration at the federal level adding that suppressing alternative voices does not amount to leadership but becomes regression.
“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.
“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 with being a progressive and a promoter of democratic values which seems to be lost in the unholy alliance of PBAT with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
“That does not mean our gbas gbos will seize o. We are still here for the attacks and counter attacks. Oya Agbadorians over to you,” the statement concluded.
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