Tinubu’s Cap Design Now A Symbol Of Oppression, Says Atiku’s Aide

Phrank Shaibu, Special Assistant to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Communications, has described the iconic symbol on President Bola Tinubu’s cap design as a sign of oppression.

In a statement on Monday titled “De-cap-itated!” Shaibu said Tinubu has failed Nigerians and his supporters, contradicting his campaign promise to break the shackle of poverty.

Shaibu stated that the cap, once a sought-after item, has become a burden to merchants and an embarrassing relic for Tinubu’s supporters, representing broken promises and authoritarianism.

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He added that the disappointment with Tinubu’s administration extends beyond the political sphere.

During his campaign, Tinubu claimed the design on his cap represented a broken shackle, symbolizing his promise to protect human rights, boost the economy, and replicate Lagos’ success across Nigeria. However, Shaibu argued that the cap now symbolizes the opposite, with vendors struggling to sell them and supporters embarrassed to wear them.

“Tinubu’s administration has shifted towards authoritarianism, and the once-eager vendors who proudly displayed the Emilokan caps now find themselves burdened by them,” Shaibu said.