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Why I left City Boy Movement — Ex-Oyo coordinator

From The Punch · () English

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At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Ahmed Ajibola, former Oyo State Coordinator of the City Boy Movement, has resigned from the group.
  • Ajibola cited concerns over the state structure's direction and leadership differences, denying reports of his removal or derogatory comments.
  • He affirmed his continued support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the administration's "Renewed Hope Agenda."

Ahmed Ajibola, formerly the Oyo State Coordinator for the City Boy Movement, has explained his decision to resign from the group. Ajibola, also known as General H, stated his departure was due to concerns about the direction of the movement's state structure and disagreements with its leadership.

false, malicious, and misleading

— Ahmed AjibolaDescribing reports of his removal and alleged derogatory comments.

Ajibola clarified that his resignation is based on personal principles and should not be misconstrued as a withdrawal of support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu or the administration's "Renewed Hope Agenda." He addressed reports circulating on social media that claimed his removal and alleged derogatory remarks about the President and other movement leaders, labeling these reports as "false, malicious, and misleading."

He asserted that he was neither dismissed, suspended, nor terminated, but rather voluntarily resigned. Ajibola detailed his appointment as Coordinator, Directorate Affairs at the state level on August 1, 2026, followed by an appointment as Coordinator, Stakeholder Engagement, South-West Structure from the national leadership on August 5. He stated that he declined both positions before submitting his resignation.

If I had truly been sacked, where is the letter of dismissal, termination, or removal from office? None exists because none was ever issued.

— Ahmed AjibolaDenying claims of being removed from his position.

"If I had truly been sacked, where is the letter of dismissal, termination, or removal from office? None exists because none was ever issued," Ajibola stated. In his resignation letter to the national leadership, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve but reiterated that his decision was based on principle rather than bitterness.

My decision is based not on bitterness, but on principle.

— Ahmed AjibolaExplaining the reason for his resignation.

Ajibola emphasized his belief that leadership should be founded on "fairness, loyalty, transparency, competence, and mutual respect." He indicated that developments within the Oyo State structure had led him to conclude he could no longer continue "in good conscience." He expressed disappointment with the movement's state-level direction, particularly under the newly appointed leadership, stating that "Certain actions and decisions have fallen short of the values that inspired many of us."

fairness, loyalty, transparency, competence, and mutual respect

— Ahmed AjibolaDescribing his principles for leadership.
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