Phrank Shaibu, the Special Assistant on Communications to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, criticized the symbol on President Bola Tinubu’s cap, calling it a sign of oppression.
In a statement titled “De-cap-itated!” released on Monday, Shaibu claimed that after a year in office, Tinubu has not only disappointed Nigerians but also his own supporters.
Referencing Tinubu’s previous remarks that the design on his cap represents a “broken shackle,” symbolizing freedom from poverty and destitution, Shaibu pointed out that the President has failed to deliver on this promise.
He highlighted how the cap, which was once a popular item during Tinubu’s campaign, has now become an emblem of disappointment.
Shaibu emphasized that the caps, once proudly sold by vendors as symbols of Tinubu’s promises of economic growth and human rights protection, are now unwanted.
He described the caps as “an embarrassing relic” for many supporters, symbolizing broken promises and a regime leaning towards authoritarianism. Shaibu’s criticism reflects broader dissatisfaction with the current administration’s performance.