The Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Tunde Bakare, yesterday, visited President Bola Tinubu in Lagos State. The visit was also revealed in a post by the presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, who shared a photo of the President with the cleric on his X handle.

Bakare, who spoke with journalists after the closed-door meeting, said his conversation with the President focused on national development and the future of Nigeria.

He said: “It’s not about just reservations. It’s about how the country will go well. My personal vision is to see a nation that works in my lifetime, and those things I’ve discussed with the President. They’re not hidden things, but I’ve learned that when you discuss with the person in charge, you leave it with him to do whatsoever he wills with what you have suggested.

“So, I’ve had a private conversation with the President and I’m glad that he received me well and I trust that God will help our nation.” Bakare added that he looked forward to a peaceful and united Nigeria, calling for collaboration across regions to move the country forward.

The visit came weeks after the Senate criticised Bakare over the comments he made about the 10th National Assembly during his Easter State-of-the-Nation broadcast.

The cleric had accused Tinubu of reducing the legislature to “a haven for legislative rascality,” describing it as the “48th member” of his cabinet. The Senate, through its Spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, said Bakare had “crossed the line” with his remarks.