The absence of Seyi, son of President Bola Tinubu at the November 11, 2026. engagement organised by “Relax, Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria” (RTIFN), has raised questions over the reported ₦100 million financial commitment by the Kogi State Government towards it.
RTIFN Director-General, Hon. Ahmed Bala, had reportedly assured Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo that Seyi Tinubu would personally attend the engagement, an expectation said to have formed part of the discussions surrounding the Governor’s financial support for the programme.
The reported ₦100 million was released through Alhaji Abdullahi Bello, popularly known as Dollar, the former APC Kogi State Chairman, Commissioner for Chieftaincy Affairs and RTIFN Coordinator in the state.
However, Seyi Tinubu’s absence has generated discussions about the arrangements for the engagement, the expectations attached to the financial commitment and the circumstances surrounding the anticipated visit.
Questions have also emerged about RTIFN’s organisational presence in Kogi State, including its grassroots structures, coordination network and operational activities across the state’s local government areas.
The development has drawn attention to the need for clarity on the organisation’s activities, the utilisation of the reported funds and the responsibilities of those involved in coordinating the programme.
With Governor Ododo maintaining his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Renewed Hope Agenda ahead of the 2027 general elections, stakeholders will be watching for further clarification from RTIFN’s leadership on the circumstances surrounding the engagement.
The focus remains on understanding the financial arrangement, the reason for Seyi Tinubu’s absence and the next steps by the parties involved.
