Tinubu’s ‘Emilokan’ Caps Now Symbol of Broken Promises, Says Atiku’s Aide
By Matthew Eloyi
In a blistering critique of President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, Phrank Shaibu, Special Assistant on Public Communication to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has claimed that the President’s once-celebrated ‘Emilokan’ cap has morphed from a symbol of hope to one of oppression.
In a piece titled “De-cap-itated!” released on Monday, Shaibu likened the fate of Tinubu’s political symbol, the broken shackle, to the historical transformation of the swastika, which shifted from a symbol of good fortune to one of hate under Adolf Hitler’s Nazi regime.
“The broken shackle, once seen as a representation of freedom and human rights, has now become a symbol of oppression under Tinubu’s leadership,” Shaibu stated.
During the 2023 presidential campaign, Tinubu’s supporters proudly wore the ‘Emilokan’ caps, adorned with the broken shackle symbol, as a rallying cry for his leadership.
Shaibu, however, argued that the slogan, which translates to “it’s my turn” in Yoruba, has become a reminder of selfish ambition and political authoritarianism.
“Everyone now knows that Emilokan is not about shared prosperity for all but about a rabid appropriation of state assets to personal ownership,” he added.
Shaibu also took aim at the notion that Tinubu was responsible for Lagos’ economic success, calling it a myth. “Tinubu didn’t build Lagos. Rather, Tinubu built his wealth through the sweat of Lagosians,” he claimed.
According to Shaibu, the ‘Emilokan’ caps, once a sought-after political symbol, are now gathering dust as disillusionment with Tinubu’s administration grows.
He compared the situation to the fall of the swastika, saying, “The Emilokan caps have become relics of political deception and disappointment.”
The sharp critique from Atiku’s aide reflects mounting frustrations over Tinubu’s presidency, with Shaibu concluding that what once represented hope and prosperity has become a stark reminder of missed opportunities and broken promises.
