Adeboye has pushed back on a claim that has followed him around, insisting, "I didn’t protest against Jonathan," according to a report published by Premium Times on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Premium Times reports that the clarification came against the backdrop of allegations that Adeboye's support for President Bola Tinubu and his administration is rooted in the Yoruba heritage the two men share, even as many Nigerians complain that the country's situation keeps getting worse.
Why the Jonathan comparison matters
The point of the clarification appears to be a comparison between how Adeboye related to the Jonathan government and how he relates to the current Tinubu administration. The available report does not spell out the full details of his remarks, including where and when he made them or what else he said.
The allegations about ethnic loyalty driving his political stance are attributed to critics and have not been independently confirmed. Adeboye's full response to those claims was not detailed in the report.
- Based on reporting byPremium Times: ‘I didn’t protest against Jonathan’ — Adeboye clarifies
