City Boy Movement dismisses alleged snub of Bashir Ahmad by Seyi Tinubu

The City Boy Movement has dismissed allegations that Mr Seyi Tinubu deliberately ignored Hon. Bashir Ahmad during a meeting, describing interpretations of a viral video showing their interaction as unwarranted.

The movement made its position known in a statement signed by Muhammad Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary, Directorate of Media, Communication and Public Affairs, City Boy Movement.

The statement said the video circulating on social media had triggered comments suggesting that Tinubu deliberately disrespected Ahmad and raised questions about Ahmad’s standing within the movement.

“While we recognise the concerns expressed by those who hold Bashir Ahmad in high regard, we consider the conclusions being drawn from the video unfortunate and unwarranted,” the statement said.

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It noted that a brief recording of an interaction at a meeting could not, without proper context, establish deliberate disrespect or provide a reasonable basis for questioning the relationship between the two individuals.

The movement explained that Tinubu, as its patron, regarded members as family and teammates united by a common purpose rather than merely members of a political organisation.

“As Patron of the Movement, he regards those who belong to it not merely as members of a political organisation, but as family and teammates united by a common purpose,” the statement said.

According to the statement, Tinubu’s interactions with members are characterised by familiarity, mutual respect and camaraderie rather than rigid formalities.

It added that Tinubu did not necessarily exchange handshakes with every familiar face at meetings and gatherings, noting that he sometimes acknowledged leaders with a friendly tap, a smile or a playful gesture before greeting members of visiting delegations.

“Such interactions reflect the ease and closeness that exist within the Movement, not a hierarchy of respect or recognition,” it said.

The movement urged commentators to consider the context of the interaction rather than draw conclusions from a brief video clip.

It maintained that individuals who work closely together and interact regularly do not necessarily exchange formal greetings at every encounter.

The statement reaffirmed the movement’s position that the incident should not be interpreted as evidence of disrespect towards Ahmad or used to question his standing within the organisation.