Tinubu affirms support for reintroduction of old National Anthem

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his commitment to prioritizing the reintroduction of the old national anthem during a meeting with the leadership of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the State House in Abuja.

According to a statement issued by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu emphasized that the National Assembly’s decision to revert to the old national anthem is a law he must obey.

Speaking at the meeting, Tinubu stated, “Let me allude to something that happened yesterday. The change of the national anthem, ‘Nigeria, we hail thee.’ Some people say, okay, say what? Is that your priority? It’s my priority. I agree with the National Assembly. If they make law, I’ve got to obey that law, or we disagree openly and close the chapter.”

He further stressed the importance of Nigeria’s diversity, asserting, “Who gave us the name Nigeria? Is it not Britain? Or somewhere? Have we changed our name? We are Nigerians. Our passport shows that. As long as we are Nigerians and one family, we remain and protect our diversity and love one another as brothers and sisters.”

Tinubu concluded by highlighting the unity of Nigerians, irrespective of ethnic backgrounds, stating, “When I came begging for votes, I didn’t say vote for me as a Yoruba man, I said vote for me as Bola Ahmed Tinubu.