Phrank Shaibu, the Special Assistant on Communications to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has labeled the symbol on President Bola Tinubu’s signature cap design as a representation of oppression. In a statement titled “De-cap-itated!” released on Monday, Shaibu criticized Tinubu’s leadership after one year in office, arguing that he has failed both his supporters and the Nigerian populace.
During the 2023 election campaign, Tinubu had claimed that the design on his cap represented a “broken shackle” and promised to break the shackles of poverty in Nigeria. However, Shaibu now argues that the cap, once a symbol of hope, has become a relic of broken promises, especially in relation to human rights and the economy.
Shaibu added that vendors who once proudly sold the “Emilokan” caps during the campaign now find themselves burdened with unsellable stock, symbolizing the growing disappointment among Tinubu’s supporters and a shift toward authoritarianism under his administration.
