Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to a Quranic recitation contest following the President’s recent pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia.
Melaye made the challenge in a post on his X account on Monday, November 2, 2026, declaring his readiness to compete with Tinubu in a Quranic citation exercise after his return from the lesser Hajj, known as Umrah.
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In the post, the former senator wrote, “Now that Alhaji Bola Tinubu is in Umrah.
Immediately he comes back, I challenge him to a Quranic citation competition with me.
No one can mock God.
The challenge followed reports about Tinubu’s spiritual activities in Saudi Arabia, including his visit to the Holy Ka’bah in Makkah.
The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, had earlier shared details of the visit and other activities undertaken by the President during the pilgrimage.
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Melaye did not disclose further details about the proposed contest or state when it might take place.
Peculiar Adirika is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, business, and public affairs.
