Ahmed Ajibola resigns from City Boy Movement, citing leadership concerns while reaffirming support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration
Former Oyo State Coordinator of the City Boy Movement, Ahmed Ajibola, resigned from the political support group on Friday, August 7, 2026, citing differences over the direction of the organisation’s state structure while maintaining his loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
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Ajibola, popularly known as General H, said his decision to leave the movement was driven by personal principles and not by disagreements with the President, his son Seyi Tinubu, or the wider goals of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
The former coordinator made the clarification in a statement shared on Instagram after reports circulated online claiming that he had been removed from his position and had criticised the movement’s leadership.
Ajibola described the reports as “false, malicious, and misleading”, insisting that he was neither dismissed nor suspended but voluntarily stepped down from his role.
“If I had truly been sacked, where is the letter of dismissal, termination, or removal from office? None exists because none was ever issued,” he said.
He explained that he had initially been appointed Coordinator, Directorate Affairs, by the Oyo State Director of the movement on August 1, 2026. He later received another appointment from the national leadership as Coordinator, Stakeholder Engagement, South-West Structure, on August 5.
According to him, he declined both appointments before submitting his resignation.
Ajibola said his decision reflected his belief that leadership should be guided by fairness, transparency, competence, loyalty and mutual respect.
“My decision is based not on bitterness, but on principle,” he said.
He added that developments within the Oyo State chapter had made it difficult for him to continue serving the movement “in good conscience”.
The former coordinator expressed disappointment with some decisions taken under the new state leadership, saying they did not align with the values that encouraged many members to commit their time and resources to the organisation.
“Certain actions and decisions have fallen short of the values that inspired many of us to dedicate our time, energy, and resources to the growth of this movement,” he said.
Despite his resignation, Ajibola stressed that his political support for President Tinubu remained unchanged.
“Let me, however, make one thing abundantly clear: my resignation from the City Boy Movement does not in any way diminish my support, admiration, and loyalty to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR,” he stated.
He said he would continue to support the President’s policies and remain committed to the administration’s agenda ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Ajibola also rejected claims that he had made negative remarks about President Tinubu, Seyi Tinubu, or other leaders of the movement.
He challenged those spreading the allegations to provide evidence, describing the claims as an attempt to create a false impression about his resignation.
The former coordinator thanked members of the City Boy Movement who worked with him during his tenure, saying he valued their commitment and support.
“Positions may be given and positions may be taken away, but character, integrity, and service remain permanent,” he said.
His resignation comes as political support groups continue to position themselves ahead of the 2027 elections, with internal leadership structures and loyalty questions becoming increasingly important within grassroots movements.
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Ajibola concluded by wishing the City Boy Movement success while saying he had chosen to leave with his dignity and principles intact.
