Tinubu Speaks on Day He Slept Well After Cancelling Major National Activity

• President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that the cancellation of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day military parade gave him the opportunity to rest well and enjoy a “nice breakfast”
• Legit.ng reported that the Federal Government of Nigeria had earlier announced the cancellation of the Independence Day parade scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, 2025
• In a statement released by the office of the secretary to the government of the federation, it was explained that the decision “is in no way a diminishment of the significance of this milestone anniversary"

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics, elections, and governance in Nigeria.

Iganmu, Lagos state - President Bola Tinubu said the cancellation of the 65th Independence Day military parade afforded him the opportunity to sleep well.

As reported by Daily Trust, President Tinubu said his decision to cancel the Independence Day parade offered him the chance to enjoy a “nice breakfast” on Wednesday, October 1.

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Nigerian Tribune also noted the president's delight.

Speaking on Wednesday evening, October 1, during the unveiling of the renovated Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, formerly known as the National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, Tinubu stated that he was happy that he had a restful night on Tuesday, September 30.

He said:

“I’m more than grateful for tonight. I enjoyed the evening.

“Happy 65th Independence anniversary. This has broken the monotony of military march-past, parade and everything. By cancelling this programme, I was able to have a good sleep, have a nice breakfast and wait for this evening. And the evening is well spent."

The Nigerian leader expressed his satisfaction to have renamed the centre after Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka who he described as one of the greatest assets of the world, Africa and Nigeria.

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Legit.ng reports that Tinubu was elected in 2023 not only to be Nigeria's president; he is the commander-in-chief, chief executive, chief diplomat, chief legislator, chief of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), chief voice of the people, and first responder.

The 73-year-old is expected to fulfill his campaign promises and also solve the urgent crises of the day. The presidency is a job of surprises with high stakes, requiring vision, management skill, and an even temperament.

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Earlier, Legit.ng reported that lawyer Deji Adeyanju tipped President Tinubu for victory in the 2027 election.

Adeyanju, a former head of new media for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said the massive defections of governors and lack of opposition in the country, among others, are pluses for Tinubu.

Adeyanju, an ally of former presidential hopeful Omoyele Sowore, stressed that "rigging and vote buying is not even in the equation because you cannot rig or buy votes where you are not popular."

Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng