A young Nigerian man has criticised First Lady Oluremi Tinubu over her reported appeal for Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, accusing her of failing to speak out about the economic and social challenges facing the country.

The man expressed his displeasure in a viral video, questioning why the First Lady would encourage Nigerians to vote for her husband again despite what he described as the administration’s failure to deliver the promised prosperity.

Man questions Remi Tinubu’s support for her husband

In the video, the young man said he was disappointed with the First Lady’s position, arguing that she should be urging the president to address the difficulties Nigerians are experiencing rather than campaigning for another term.

He also questioned why she would support her husband’s re-election when, according to him, the administration had yet to provide a clear plan for achieving the prosperity promised to Nigerians.

“I am very, very much ashamed on your behalf because the fact that you are a woman and you are still coming to encourage people to vote for somebody who has been confirmed to be a loser, who has been confirmed to not have anything to offer to Nigerians,” he said.

Critic urges First Lady to speak about Nigerians’ hardship

The young man further argued that the First Lady should use her position to draw attention to the difficulties citizens face, insisting that speaking out would not expose her to any harm.

“You know these things, the country is not good, people are suffering. Speak out, nobody will do anything,” he said.

His comments reflect criticism of the Tinubu administration from some Nigerians who have expressed concerns about the cost of living and the government’s performance.

The video has brought renewed attention to public debate surrounding the president’s re-election prospects, the First Lady’s public role and expectations for the administration ahead of the 2027 general election.

However, the criticism represents the young man’s personal views, and the specific remarks attributed to the First Lady were not independently verified in the information provided.