Nigerians have taken to social media to criticize the recent visit of Seyi Tinubu, son of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to northern states during Ramadan.
Many expressed dissatisfaction over his distribution of food, viewing it as an attempt to gain public support for his father’s second-term bid. The backlash stemmed from concerns that youths, who should be protesting economic hardship, were instead accepting handouts.
On Wednesday, March 5, Seyi visited Minna, the Niger State capital, where he was seen distributing food to eager recipients. However, the gesture did not sit well with some Nigerians, who questioned the motive behind his visit.
Mohammed Alh. Sanni criticised the visit, saying, “When asked…. ‘What is the true purpose of Seyi Tinubu visiting Minna?’ He was claiming he’s coming for Iftar. When did Seyi Tinubu become a Muslim? Or is he using the fasting period as a convenient tool to gain access to you peoples?
“The only thing that hit my mind is where people left their brain, as it seems to have forgotten so soon what Nigerians are going through in the hands of this Administration. The struggles, the hardships, the frustrations, and the hunger everywhere.”
Another social media user, Ola King, expressed concerns over the misplaced priorities in Niger State.
He stated, “I read your write up about Seyi Tinubu and his Iftar event in the North. That’s his choice, and everyone is free to contribute however they see fit. But let’s be honest, there are far more pressing issues affecting the people of Niger State right now and one of them is electricity.
“Rather than focusing so much attention on an Iftar event, why not use that same energy to advocate for steady power supply? Iftar programs are being organized in Minna and other parts of the North, but what good is a meal when people are breaking their fast in darkness, enduring the heat and lack of water?”
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Sani Malik Ceceko criticized the distribution of food as a solution to economic hardship, stating, “I disagree with your ideology. Let the truth be told—people are suffering. We need a permanent solution to our problems, not ₦5,000 worth of rice.”
Similarly, Isah Idris expressed disappointment over how some youths seemed to embrace Seyi Tinubu despite their ongoing struggles.
He said, “Our fellow youths are not ready. I believe we are part of the problem in this country. Seyi is a fellow youth just like us, and he’s using this opportunity to campaign for his father for the second time.
“It’s the poverty and lack of awareness that lead many of these youths to accept him. I was at a loss for words when I saw the pictures, wallahi. Despite all the suffering, they still welcomed him? Nigeria will remain like this.”
Horlarleka Authority voiced frustration over what he described as blind loyalty, stating, “Nigeria is in bondage under BAT… After worshipping the father, we’re now worshipping the son. But I know that God sees what man cannot.”
Seyi Tinubu’s visit to Niger, Kano, and Kaduna states, along with his distribution of food handouts, has sparked intense debate, with many Nigerians calling for lasting solutions rather than temporary relief.
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