A video posted by Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu’s media aide, has ignited a firestorm on social media. In the video, President Tinubu asserts, “I didn’t come to look for money and exploit the situation; I came to work. I asked for the votes, and Nigerians gave them to me”.
Watch the video below;
https://x.com/aonanuga1956/status/1837193162181239108?t=huhwWoxxdG5ttyxReGYHlA&s=19
However, netizens are not buying it. Many are questioning the president’s intentions, asking what he came for if not to accumulate wealth. Others are criticizing his use of government funds to purchase an expensive presidential jet, despite claiming he didn’t come for financial gain.
Critics are also skeptical about President Tinubu’s claim that Nigerians “gave” him their votes, with some asking who exactly voted for him. The backlash has been intense, with many taking to social media to express their discontent.
Read some netizens’ reactions to the video below;
@TimedFrank: What is this?
Of all things to post on the economy, health, security, education or the impending flood, it’s this 20 secs video of utter irrelevance?
Again, what is this?
You guys are still stuck in campaign/election mode.
Let him speak on his plans, policies or achievements.
@SamuelIse3: Wait please did I just hear you say you asked for the vote and them gave it to you funny man , nobody voted for you , you ring it and it shall never be well with Mahmood Yakubu
@mrfowosere: But you are enjoying the most luxury money can buy from governments money
While Nigerians are suffering like they have never ever suffered before.
Not everybody is delusional like your APC supporters.
@dapsie: I feel insulted by Tinubu. Number one, you forced yourself on Nigeria. Number two, you are obviously enjoying the trappings of the office. If not, why would you insist on buying a luxurious presidential even though you have your private one. Vp’s quarters, the escalade? All you just want is to be “prezzdent” and now that you are, you are confused:
Hail the Emperor! Just prepare to charge everybody in Nigeria for treason soon.
@MOshaibu: Liar. Nobody gave you votes. You STOLE it.
@Babaknaija: Then he should have used his private jet and have govt pay for the estacode rather than buy a new one costing nearly 200bn….Yatch he doesn’t need and escalade cos he watched it on the movie 24hrs….but no he came to enjoy vanities with tax payers money
@ikepicano: He snatched it bro…how is he buying jets,yatch, spending 21b on renovation?
As Special Adviser to the President, Bayo Onanuga has been instrumental in promoting President Tinubu’s administration and its efforts to address Nigeria’s pressing challenges. However, this latest video has done little to quell the skepticism surrounding the president’s motives.
As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: Nigerians are demanding more from their leaders.
Many Nigerians also asked questions about the administration’s priorities, particularly when it comes to allocating resources. With many Nigerians struggling to make ends meet, the purchase of an expensive presidential jet has been seen as tone-deaf and out of touch with the country’s pressing needs.
As the dust settles, it remains to be seen how President Tinubu’s administration will respond to the criticism.
