A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Adetokunbo Pearse, has launched a sharp attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, questioning the consistency of his publicly known personal records and accusing his administration of failing Nigerians. Pearse, who spoke during an interview on News Central TV, pointedly asked how a man who claims to be 72 years old can have a first daughter who is 62, suggesting that such a claim would mean the president fathered a child at the age of 10.
The PDP stalwart did not hold back during the televised conversation as he used the age question to cast wider doubts on the credibility of the president and his government. He described the current administration as lacking transparency and accused it of corruption, insisting that Nigerians are not getting the honest leadership they deserve. Pearse went on to draw a comparison between the Tinubu-led government and the tenure of former President Goodluck Jonathan, arguing that the country fared much better under Jonathan in terms of both economic performance and national stability.
In his exact words, Pearse said, “The man said he is 72 years old and his first daughter is 62. So he had his first daughter at the age of 10?” He used the remark to drive home his point that there are serious inconsistencies surrounding the president that have never been properly addressed. He further stated that during the Jonathan years, Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product surpassed that of South Africa, presenting this as clear proof that the country once had stronger economic footing under a different leadership.
The questions Pearse raised touch on a long-running debate in Nigerian politics about President Tinubu’s personal history. Over the years, various public commentators and opposition figures have raised concerns about different aspects of the president’s background, including his age, academic records, and other biographical details. These issues have remained a source of controversy and have repeatedly surfaced in political discussions, particularly as the country inches closer to the 2027 election cycle. Pearse’s comments add fresh fuel to a fire that has never really died down since Tinubu’s emergence on the national political stage.
The remarks have already generated mixed reactions across political circles. Supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress are likely to dismiss Pearse’s comments as politically motivated attacks from an opposition figure looking to score points ahead of 2027. On the other hand, many Nigerians on social media and in public discourse continue to demand clarity on the issues Pearse raised, arguing that transparency from the highest office in the land should not be negotiable. The debate reflects the broader trust deficit that continues to shape how many citizens view the current government.
As political tensions continue to rise and the next general elections draw closer, comments like these from opposition figures are expected to intensify. Whether or not the presidency responds to the specific claims made by Pearse, the conversation around credibility, governance, and accountability remains at the centre of Nigeria’s political landscape.
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