Abuja, Nigeria – A social media post by Usman Isyaku has ignited fresh debate, with Isyaku directly accusing President Bola Tinubu of being the “chief architect” behind the removal of former President Goodluck Jonathan from office in 2015. The provocative statement, shared widely online, also challenges the current administration’s appeal for southern unity, labelling it “Southlokan.”

Isyaku’s post, which has garnered attention and shares, highlights a historical pattern he attributes to Tinubu: “Bola Tinubu worked against Olusegun Obasanjo, a southern president. He worked against his successor, Umaru Yar’adua. He worked against Goodluck Jonathan in 2015, another southern president.”

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The core of Isyaku’s argument rests on the assertion that Tinubu was not only instrumental in Jonathan’s defeat but also the “major beneficiary” of that political shift. This claim directly confronts the “Emilokan” (It’s my turn) narrative often associated with Tinubu’s own presidential bid, suggesting a hypocrisy when the current administration now advocates against opposition from the South, framing it as “the turn of the south.”

“In 2025, he’s telling you not to work against him because it is the turn of the south. Emilokan has now become a Southlokan,” Isyaku wrote, implying a strategic shift in rhetoric based on political convenience.

The post concludes with a pointed question directed at the current leadership: “Where is the performance score card beyond fancy statistics?” This calls for tangible evidence of achievements, moving beyond mere statistical claims and political slogans.

While President Tinubu’s camp has yet to officially respond to these specific allegations, the post by Usman Isyaku is likely to fuel ongoing discussions about Nigeria’s political history, regional allegiances, and the performance of the current government. Political observers anticipate that these claims will resonate, particularly as the nation looks towards the political landscape of 2025 and beyond.