Tinubu's Connection, Cocaine Mafia, and Controversial Election - Insights from British MP George Galloway

 

George Galloway, a former British Parliament member who served from 1987 to 2015, has criticized President Bola Tinubu for lacking the moral authority to condemn the ongoing coup in the Republic of Niger. Galloway, known for his straightforwardness, recently revealed that he had learned that Tinubu had connections with mafia and drug dealers, which he deemed inappropriate for a country's leader.

During episode 263 of his podcast, "Mother of All Talk Shows" (MOATS), aired on August 9, Galloway expressed his astonishment at Tinubu's alleged associations and questioned his suitability for leadership. He further questioned the legitimacy of Tinubu's condemnation of the coup, suggesting that individuals with questionable backgrounds have no grounds to discuss democracy.

Galloway pointed out that Tinubu was still facing allegations of electoral corruption related to his own rise to power, which were being examined by the presidential elections petitions tribunal. He noted that the opposition had never accepted Tinubu's election.

Furthermore, Galloway criticized Tinubu's stance on the Niger coup, stating that it was odd for someone with Tinubu's alleged baggage to denounce an affront to democracy. He highlighted that think tanks like Chatham House and foreign entities such as the European Union had criticized Nigeria's previous presidential poll for lacking transparency.

Notably, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), under Tinubu's chairmanship and the presidency of Omar Alieu Touray, had activated military troops to standby in an effort to restore constitutional order in Niger. This decision came after West African leaders had given the military junta a one-week ultimatum to relinquish power or face possible military intervention, following a meeting on July 30.