Phrank Shaibu, Special Assistant on Communications to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has criticized President Bola Tinubu's leadership, stating that the emblem on his cap has become a symbol of oppression.

Shaibu claimed that Tinubu has failed Nigerians, including his own supporters, after one year in office. He referred to Tinubu's pre-election claim that the cap design represented a "broken shackle," symbolizing freedom from poverty and oppression. However, Shaibu argued that Tinubu has yet to deliver on this promises.

The cap, once a highly sought-after item, has now become a burden for merchants selling it and a symbol of embarrassment for Tinubu's supporters. Shaibu stated that the cap represented Tinubu's promises to protect human rights, boost the economy, and replicate Lagos's success across Nigeria during the campaign. However, these promises have remained unfulfilled, and the cap now represents broken promises and authoritarianism.

Shaibu's statement suggests that Tinubu's leadership has shifted towards authoritarianism, contradicting his initial promises of freedom and progress. The cap design, once a symbol of hope, has become a reminder of Tinubu's failed promises and his alleged authoritarian tendencies.