Our leaders respected abroad, insulted by Nigerians — First Lady Remi Tinubu
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called on citizens to show greater respect and support for the country’s leaders, warning against the rise of hate-filled narratives and sustained attacks on social media.
In a Facebook post on Friday night, she expressed concern that leaders who are celebrated internationally often face hostility at home, attributing the trend to political propaganda and misinformation.
Mrs. Tinubu condemned what she described as a growing culture of bullying and public ridicule, stressing that Nigeria’s progress depends on unity, love and collective responsibility.
Her remarks came a day after Donald Trump described her as a “very respected woman” during the U.S. National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., where she was acknowledged for her faith-based and women empowerment initiatives
“Most of our leaders are highly respected and honored abroad, yet many Nigerians fail to value what they have because of hatred and the narratives planted in their minds by political paymasters, which have also hardened their hearts,” she wrote.
“They bully these leaders, speak ill of them, demean them, curse them, and even seize upon their mistakes to drag them across social media, ridiculing and mocking them publicly,” Mrs Tinubu stated
“Nigeria is built on love, unity, and collective effort toward shared success.
“Let us come together to support our respected leaders and work hand in hand with them to make our country great,” she added
