A presidential candidate for the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) from the University of Abuja, Comrade Jubril Batuta, has expressed concerns over alleged secret meetings being organized by President Bola Tinubu's son, Seyi Tinubu, with the aim of influencing NANS' leadership transition.

In a statement released on Tuesday, Batuta accused Seyi of attempting to manipulate NANS' leadership process in favor of his preferred candidate. He urged President Tinubu to caution his son and prevent him from interfering in NANS' affairs.

Batuta expressed disappointment in the undisclosed location of the stakeholders' meeting in Abuja, which he believes is an effort to control the transition process. He also mentioned that similar tactics were used in the past, leading to the selection of the current national executives, who are predominantly from the Yoruba ethnic group.

Batuta called for a change in leadership, adhering to the principle of geopolitical zoning enshrined in the NANS constitution. He believes that if Seyi Tinubu wishes to impose leadership, he should wait for the turn of Zone D (South West) instead of attempting to "Yorubanize" NANS.

The candidate strongly condemned any efforts to exploit the national student body for personal, ethnic, and political gains. He emphasized the need for an unbiased and transparent leadership transition process in the best interests of Nigerian students.

In conclusion, the alleged secret meetings organized by Seyi Tinubu have sparked controversy and raised concerns about potential manipulation of the NANS leadership transition process. It remains crucial for the organization to maintain fairness and adhere to

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