Crisis Brews Within Tinubu Support Organization as Members Allege Betrayal, Self-Interest
Crisis Brews Within Tinubu Support Organization as Members Allege Betrayal, Self-Interest
Crisis Brews Within Tinubu Support Organization as Members Allege Betrayal, Self-Interest
Tensions are rising within the Tinubu Support Organization (TSO) following strong allegations from aggrieved members who accuse the group’s leadership of abandoning its founding ideals of inclusiveness, fairness, and collective reward.
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In a statement released by a coalition known as Concerned TSO Pressure Groups, the group alleged that TSO, once viewed as a broad-based and people-driven political platform, has been reduced to what they described as a “one-man show,” marked by greed, exclusion, and personal ambition.
The statement accused Aminu Sulaiman, a key figure within the organization, of allegedly using the collective strength and visibility of TSO support groups to advance his personal political interests. According to the group, Sulaiman secured two appointments for himself: one as a Board Member of the North-West Development Commission (NWDC), reportedly facilitated through high-level political connections, and another as Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal Technical College, Kaena, Nasarawa State.
Members further alleged that Sulaiman unilaterally altered the organizational structure of TSO without consultation with the national leadership, zonal executives, or state coordinators, effectively sidelining individuals who, they claim, invested heavily in the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the 2023 elections.
The pressure group contrasted this leadership style with what it described as more inclusive political actors, arguing that some leaders empowered supporters and facilitated opportunities for many, rather than concentrating benefits in the hands of one individual.
They also rejected claims that Sulaiman funded or sponsored TSO activities during the 2023 election cycle, insisting that members independently financed campaign logistics, including transportation, accommodation, and mobilization efforts, in anticipation of fairness and recognition after victory.
According to the statement, concerns were also raised over Sulaiman’s alleged pattern of engaging political sponsors and stakeholders privately, without involving national, zonal, or state leadership structures. The group described this approach as inconsistent with transparent and inclusive leadership.
The coalition further alleged that Sulaiman enjoyed backing from political actors in Lagos State and warned potential sponsors ahead of the 2027 general elections to exercise caution, insisting that previous financial support did not translate into collective empowerment for TSO members.
Looking ahead, the group cautioned that the 2027 elections would demand a more targeted and digitally driven political strategy, stressing that unity, trust, and inclusive leadership would be critical to sustaining grassroots mobilization.
The statement concluded with an appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remember that political victories are achieved through people, not platforms, emphasizing that TSO’s strength lay in the thousands of coordinators and support groups who worked collectively toward the 2023 electoral success.
As of the time of this report, neither Aminu Sulaiman nor the leadership of the Tinubu Support Organization has issued an official response to the allegations.
Crisis Brews Within Tinubu Support Organization as Members Allege Betrayal, Self-Interest
