My visit to Tinubu was not political, Tunde Onakoya responds to critics - Business Hallmark

Tunde Onakoya Reaffirms Apolitical Stance, Defends Tinubu Visit

Nigerian chess grandmaster Tunde Onakoya, founder of Chess in Slums, firmly rejected partisan politics on June 9, 2025, declaring that visiting President Bola Tinubu was “not a crime” after a State House meeting in Abuja sparked controversy. Addressing critics on Arise TV, Onakoya clarified the visit sought support for his nonprofit’s mission to empower underserved youth through chess, not to endorse Tinubu’s administration. His stance, reported…

A visit is not an endorsement. I have no interest in partisan politics- Chess master, Tunde Onakoya, responds to critics of his visit to President Tinubu - Newsy People

Chess master, Tunde Onakoya, has responds to critics of his visit to President Tinubu.  During the Salah Holiday Guiness World Record Holder and Chess Master, Tunde Onakoya, joined other prominent Nigerians to pay Sallah visit to President Tinubu at his Lagos home.  Shortly after his photos with President Tinubu surfaced online, Onakoya received heat from a section of Nigerians who clammed him for visit the President. they accused him of a range…

"A Visit, Not an Endorsement", Tunde Onakoya Defends Meeting with President Tinubu Amid Backlash - Blackbox Nigeria

Ghazali Ibrahim Nigerian chess champion and Guinness World Record Holder, Tunde Onakoya has addressed the wave of public criticism following his recent visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, clarifying that the meeting was not a political endorsement but a strategic step to advance his work with vulnerable children. Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) page, Onakoya acknowledged the mixed reactions, ranging from admiration to anger but emphasized t…

"I've No Interest In Partisan Politics" - Tunde Onakoya Speaks On His Visit To Tinubu

Tunde Onakoya, the founder of Chess in Slums Africa and a recent Guinness World Record holder, has addressed the backlash he received after meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Lagos. In a post shared on his X page, Tunde Onakoya made it clear that the visit was not politically motivated and shouldn’t be seen as an […]

My visit to Tinubu was not political, Tunde Onakoya responds to critics - Business Hallmark

Nigerian chess prodigy and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has responded to public criticism following his recent visit to President Bola Tinubu, clarifying that his mission is centered on youth empowerment, not politics. Onakoya, who recently earned global acclaim by setting a new Guinness World Record and was honoured by the City […] The post My visit to Tinubu was not political, Tunde Onakoya responds to critics first appeare…