Asari Dokubo, a prominent former Niger Delta militant leader, has publicly indicted President Bola Tinubu, alleging betrayal following his fervent support in the 2023 Nigerian presidential elections. Dokubo’s grievances were aired in a viral social media video, where he lamented that his substantial financial expenditures canvassing votes for Tinubu were met with abandonment and disregard.
Dokubo’s accusations encompass claims of financial depletion, stating he exhausted his personal funds to promote Tinubu’s candidacy. Contrary to his expectations, Dokubo asserts that Tinubu’s presidency has yielded disillusionment rather than reciprocity ¹ ².
To compound his disillusionment, Dokubo vows to forge alliances with northern regional leaders, effectively severing ties with Tinubu ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Previously, Dokubo had urged Nigerians to scrutinize Tinubu’s performance, implicitly assuming accountability for the president’s success or failure.
In a scathing critique, Dokubo declared his intent to collaborate exclusively with northern stakeholders, denouncing the Yoruba people as untrustworthy and treacherous. This stark division underscores the depth of Dokubo’s dissatisfaction and perceived betrayal.
Key aspects of Dokubo’s indictment include:
- Financial Sacrifices: Dokubo claims to have depleted his financial resources campaigning for Tinubu.
- Perceived Betrayal: Dokubo feels Tinubu has neglected him despite his substantial electoral support.
- Northern Alliance: Dokubo seeks to forge alliances with northern regional leaders.
- Yoruba Critique: Dokubo denounces the Yoruba people as treacherous and untrustworthy.
