Nigerians react as First Lady hands President unknown substance at Kaduna rally (VIDEO)
Reactions Emerge Following Video of First Lady and President Tinubu During Campaign Rally
KADUNA, Nigeria (AP) — A video circulating on social media over the weekend has raised questions regarding the well-being of President Bola Tinubu after it appeared to show First Lady Oluremi Tinubu handing him an unidentified substance during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign flag-off rally in Kaduna State on Saturday.
The footage has drawn considerable attention from the public, with many social media users speculating about the nature of the substance involved and expressing concerns about the President’s health during his campaign appearance.
President Tinubu was in Kaduna for the launch of the APC’s 2027 presidential campaign, accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima and his wife, Nana Shettima.
The video prompted a wave of reactions online. Some users claimed the footage raised serious questions about the President’s fitness for office, with remarks suggesting he may be unwell and unable to fulfill his duties effectively.
Comments included:
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A user identified as @dee_9989 remarked, “Tinubu was caught on camera being given some sort of drug (booster) by his wife Remi Tinubu, at the Kaduna campaign ground. Tinubu is just a living dead.”
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Another user, @BikeDWeb, commented, “Look at the dude. Is there any surprise why Nigeria is where it is currently?”
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@SirOdigie added, “The dude is gone but struggling to keep his people out of prison.”
Additional comments voiced similar concerns:
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User @hamzee14 noted, “From what I am seeing, this man isn’t feeling fine; someone should advise him to go and rest.”
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@MichaelOlaoye27 claimed, “He is sick to the extent that one right hand is not functioning correctly.”
Critics also pointed to the broader implications of the President’s health on Nigeria’s political landscape. User @AgainstGala warned, “Nigerians, if you allow them another four years, there will be nothing left when they leave. The man is clearly out of it and doesn’t know what’s happening around him.”
As discussions continue online, questions regarding President Tinubu’s health and capacity to govern remain prominent among the electorate in Nigeria.
