Our leaders respected abroad, insulted by Nigerians — First Lady Remi Tinubu
First Lady of Nigeria Urges Respect for National Leaders Amid Rising Social Media Criticism
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on citizens to show greater respect and support for the nation’s leaders, cautioning against the proliferation of hate-filled narratives and ongoing attacks on social media.
In a Facebook post on Friday evening, Mrs. Tinubu expressed her concern that many Nigerian leaders, who are recognized and celebrated internationally, often encounter hostility and severe criticism domestically. She attributed this trend largely to political propaganda and misinformation.
“Most of our leaders are highly respected and honored abroad, yet many Nigerians fail to value their contributions due to hatred and the narratives planted in their minds by political paymasters,” she wrote. “These attitudes have also hardened their hearts.”
The First Lady condemned what she described as an increasing culture of bullying, public shaming, and ridicule directed at national leaders, particularly on social media platforms.
“They bully these leaders, speak ill of them, demean them, and even seize upon their mistakes to ridicule them publicly,” Mrs. Tinubu stated.
She emphasized that Nigeria’s strength lies in unity, love, and collective responsibility, urging citizens to collaborate with their leaders in pursuit of national development.
“Nigeria is built on love, unity, and collective effort toward shared success,” she added. “Let us come together to support our respected leaders and work hand in hand with them to make our country great.”
Her remarks followed a day after U.S. President Donald Trump referred to her as a “very respected woman” during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. At the event, she was acknowledged for her contributions to faith-based initiatives and the empowerment of women.
