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Former Lagos State Governor and Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, says he prefers to advise President Bola Tinubu privately rather than criticise his administration on television.
Fashola disclosed this during an interview on TVC News on Wednesday, where he was asked why he avoided commenting publicly on the President’s performance.
Fashola said the President reached out to him directly, seeking his input on areas requiring improvement ahead of the 2027 elections.
He explained that he had chosen to preserve the private channel of communication rather than air his views on air.
“He calls me today, and he says, ‘Today, identify one area where my administration must improve as we count down to 2027. What would you advise me?’ So, I will speak to the President on TV? I’ve told myself I would not do that,” Fashola said.
The former minister said he had direct access to the President and had already advised him on a few issues. He added that keeping the line of communication open was more important than public commentary.
“I have his ears, and when I need to see him, I’ve advised on a few things. I think that we must keep that channel open. It’s not my intention to advise him on television,” Fashola said.
Pressed on whether the administration had blind spots after three years in office, Fashola dismissed the suggestion. He said his access to the President made public criticism unnecessary.
“There are no blind spots in this administration. You can’t be shouting at somebody whose ear you have,” he said.
