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I refuse to accept. This is, and can, never be a good look. Not in a million years. Nigeria is where it is today because 9 out of 10 Tundes would do exactly this if they were in his position. It is not a virtue as a nation. It is a vice. It is lack of principles. (And for those who think this is an attack on Tunde, no it’s not. This is merely highlighting how unprincipled most of us are in this country). It’s not about words. It’s about actions. First question you have to ask is. What is Tunde’s conviction about Tinubu’s regime. Is he convinced that Tinubu is steering the nation in the right direction. If yes, I don’t have a problem with his visit. But if he’s convinced that Tinubu is a “problem” (just like he admitted the other day about the likes of Tinubu sponsoring tribal tensions), then, he should never be seen in this position. And oh yes! This is an endorsement. Imagine after hearing that the president of the US is destroying the US economy, but you visit America, first thing you see is the same president with business leaders like Musk, celebrities like Beyoncé, social commentators like Dave Chapelle, Gen Z voices like Speed, Sporting legends like Serena, Music Executives like Jay Z, top journalists like Copper, Icons like The Rock, Philanthropists like Mr Beast. What effect would that have on you? You will be hardly convinced that the president is actually destroying the country. Like Tunde, Like the people I mentioned here, he’s part this country’s ambassadors. They are the first point of contact to your country. And if they mean well for your country they shouldn’t been seen with the person who is destroying your country. Seeing them around him is an endorsement. Unless of course he doesn’t see Tinubu as destroying the country. In that case, he’s entitled to that opinion or choice, and good luck to him and his chess in the slum. I’m sure there will be more slums for him in the future.