The South East Youth Stakeholders Council has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the factional President of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Atiku Isah, demanding a public apology for what they describe as persistent blackmail and misinformation against Seyi Tinubu.
This follows Isah’s claim that Seyi Tinubu and the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, offered him a N100 million bribe in Lagos to promote the president, an allegation Seyi has since denied.
In a statement on Saturday signed by the council’s chairman, Eric Uwakwe, the group condemned Isah’s claim to the NANS presidency, describing it as “laughable” and “impersonation of a respected student body.”
According to the council, the allegation seeks to portray Seyi Tinubu as “a conscienceless youth,” and to embroil the first family in “false and unverifiable claims” involving intimidation, bribery, and kidnapping.
The youth stakeholders also warned that their patience is wearing thin, stating that they are prepared to match words with action should the 48-hour demand not be met.
The council reaffirmed that Olusola Oladoja remains the duly elected and widely recognised NANS President.
“The Southeast youths have watched with dismay the shameful theatrics and dance of shame by one Atiku Isah,” Uwakwe stated, accusing Isah of orchestrating a “propaganda campaign” aimed at tarnishing the reputation of Seyi Tinubu.
“We are giving Comrade Isah 48 hours to apologise to Seyi Tinubu and the Youth Minister for the grievous allegations levelled against them or face a massive protest from various youths.”
They also pledged unwavering support for Tinubu, vowing to purchase his nomination form should he contest for the Lagos governorship in 2027.
“We stand in full solidarity with Seyi Tinubu and will resist any attempt to tarnish his image. If this Nazi-styled propaganda is meant to stop him, it’s already too late — that ship has sailed,” the statement added.
The group called on political actors to refrain from using youth platforms for divisive agendas and urged for calm and responsible dialogue within the student community.
