Some Nigerians have criticized President Bola Tinubu’s media aides over a social media video used to address the nation amidst the ongoing hunger protests.
The video, shared by Senior Special Assistant to the President O’tega Ogra via his X handle and later posted on Tinubu’s official page, features Tinubu acknowledging the current economic hardships and urging unity and resilience.
However, confusion arose when Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, posted the video later, claiming it was an old clip from a previous broadcast.
This conflicting information from the presidential aides sparked reactions from many Nigerians, expressing frustration and disappointment over the mixed messages.
Some comments from Nigerians include:
– @Linzkits_FC criticized the media team for their conflicting statements.
– @Jerry_Research1 questioned the competence of the aides and suggested they might be undermining the President.
– @FS_Yusuf_ suggested there might be internal conflicts within the media team.
– @firstladyship and @Harmless12345 highlighted the confusion and lack of coordination in the messaging from Tinubu’s media team.
– @omotoyosiwrites urged the media team to resolve their communication issues, questioning if there was a competition between the aides.
This incident has raised concerns about the effectiveness and professionalism of the President’s media team, with many calling for better coordination and clearer communication to avoid further confusion and maintain the credibility of the administration.