A viral post on social media has hinted that Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the first Nigerian leader to be defended and supported almost exclusively by members of his own ethnic group, igniting fresh debate over the nature of political support for the controversial politician.
The assertion, made by commentator Sadiq Maunde on X (formerly Twitter), reads: “This is the first time in the history of this country that an incumbent president is being defended and supported only by the people of his tribe.” The post has since garnered significant engagement, with thousands of reactions reflecting both agreement and pushback.
Critics of the president argue that his administration has struggled to build broad-based national support, citing perceived regional favoritism and controversial policy decisions.
Social media users have weighed in with mixed reactions.
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Some echo Maunde’s sentiment, suggesting that Tinubu’s core defenders online and offline tend to be predominantly Yoruba, his ethnic group.
Others argue that such framing oversimplifies Nigeria’s complex political landscape and undermines the diversity of Tinubu’s support base.
Reactions below:
@macw_internatnl opines, “Bro it’s not tribe thing If you go street na there you go know what’s up.”
“I try my best to not involve in this ‘Yoruba’ talks because it’s really sensitive BUT we all are seeing the shameful thing happening right before our eyes and never have I imagined that people can be this united in misbehaving,” @kdtrader1999 tweeted.
@CardinalStation wrote, “There are lots of Yorubas who value their freedom and dignity and would never jeopardise that in support of a Criminal and identity thief like Bola Tinubu. Hence, not all of his tribesmen are in support of that criminal drug Lord and election rigger.”
“Who and who Dey support am? Make una no Dey generalize this nonsense o,” @Big6b47_Huncho
@lekside34 “No. Say the irredeemable slaves and cowards amongst his tribe. We aren’t raised to support thieves,” reacted.
“Noo…..I’m Yoruba and i dont support him, only a few miserable, selfish, bigoted version of his tribe o” @omoktp wrote.
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