Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reacted to recent accolades reportedly received by United States President Donald Trump during the 74th Annual National Prayer Breakfast held on Capitol Hill in the United States, using the moment to urge Nigerians to show greater respect and support for their leaders.
In a post shared on her official Facebook page on Friday night, Tinubu’s wife expressed concern over what she described as a growing disconnect between how Nigerian leaders are perceived internationally and how they are treated at home.
According to her, many Nigerian leaders enjoy respect and recognition abroad, yet face hostility, ridicule, and sustained criticism within the country, often driven by political interests and amplified on social media.
“Most of our leaders are highly respected and honoured 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.
The First Lady decried what she described as a culture of bullying and public shaming directed at national figures, particularly in the digital space.
She said leaders are frequently subjected to insults, mockery, and harsh judgment, with even their mistakes being weaponised for public ridicule.
“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,” the First Lady stated.
While acknowledging that leadership comes with responsibility and accountability, she stressed that constant hostility and negativity do little to foster national development or unity. She called on Nigerians to embrace a more constructive approach to engagement, anchored on dialogue, understanding, and collective responsibility.
The former lawmaker emphasised that Nigeria’s progress depends on cooperation between leaders and citizens, noting that the country was built on principles of love, unity, and shared commitment to growth.
“Our nation is founded on love, unity, and the collective efforts of its people. We must work together with our leaders to move Nigeria forward,” she added.
Her remarks come amid ongoing public debates about governance, leadership performance, and the role of social media in shaping political discourse in Nigeria.
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