May 03, 2025
By Ayinde Adeleke
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has declared Atiku Abubakar Isah persona non grata over his malicious and baseless allegations against Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Isah, who claims to be the President of NANS, had alleged that thugs loyal to Seyi Tinubu stormed The Wells Carlton Hotel in Asokoro, Abuja, wielding cutlasses and firearms, disrupting an event and assaulting attendees.
NANS President, Comrade Olusola Oladoja, condemned these claims as part of a politically motivated smear campaign backed by certain opposition figures.
“We have convened this briefing to address the malicious and baseless allegations propagated by Atiku Isah, who falsely claims to be the President of NANS,” Oladoja said.
“His actions are part of an orchestrated campaign to sow discord within NANS and damage the reputation of Mr. Seyi Tinubu.”
Oladoja emphasized that Atiku Isah’s accusations are not only unfounded but also a desperate attempt to undermine the unity of Nigerian students and the credibility of the Tinubu administration.
“For clarity, NANS is united under legitimate leadership,” he continued.
“On February 26, 2022, at the Old Parade Ground in Abuja, Nigerian students conducted a transparent, free, and fair election that duly elected me, Comrade Olusola Oladoja, as the National President, along with a full executive council. Atiku Isah, by contrast, operates without any elected executive backing his self-acclaimed presidency.”
Oladoja challenged Isah to seek redress through legal channels if he disputes the election outcome, adding that the records of the election and inauguration are publicly available and verifiable. He dismissed the allegations against Seyi Tinubu as completely fabricated, noting the absence of specific details such as dates, credible witnesses, or verifiable evidence.
“Seyi Tinubu is a private citizen known for his peaceful and constructive engagement with Nigerian youths,” Oladoja stated.
“The idea that he would orchestrate any form of violence is both absurd and inconsistent with his well-documented character.”
“NANS, under my leadership, firmly supports the administration’s commitment to youth and student welfare. We are students, not politicians, and our focus remains on championing the rights and interests of Nigerian students.”
“NANS will not be distracted by such antics,” he concluded.
“We remain committed to working with the Tinubu administration to promote education and youth development in Nigeria. Atiku Isah’s lies will not prevail; truth and justice will.”
