Folashade: Tinubu daughter’s Independence Day speech sparks debate

A video featuring  Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, the Iyaloja-General of Lagos State, giving an Independence Day speech has gone viral, sparking a range of reactions from Nigerians.

In her speech, she encouraged citizens to maintain hope for a better Nigeria despite the prevalent challenges, expressing her belief that the country would work for every Nigerian.

However, this address raised questions among netizens regarding the capacity in which she was speaking to Nigerians. The use of her platform as Tinubu’s daughter led to various opinions.

Social media was flooded with comments, with some expressing concern about the influence of the Tinubu family in Nigerian politics. They criticized the power dynamics within the family and its involvement in governance.

On the other hand, there were those who defended Tinubu-Ojo, highlighting her right to give a speech as a market women leader and emphasizing the importance of freedom of expression.

The video and subsequent reactions have ignited a conversation about the intersection of familial influence and public engagement, further emphasizing the ongoing discourse surrounding Nigeria’s political landscape.

Social media was flooded with comments, with some expressing concern about the influence of the Tinubu family in Nigerian politics. They criticized the power dynamics within the family and its involvement in governance.

#codenamemarvus expressed their skepticism, stating, “Tinubu’s daughter gave her independence speech. Nigerians do not learn.”

Similarly, #PO_GrassRootM added, “This is Tinubu’s daughter speaking on Independence Day. The question is in what capacity is the daughter of Tinubu speaking? Power drunken family.”

#abbeyadenrele contributed, “Let’s await the speech of the first son too. And probably the first in-law speech will follow.”

#Alagbakenneth urged for separation between family matters and governance, saying, “Get hold of your family and keep their thirst for power supremacy far away from governance and the public domain. Speak of domestic issues privately and leave governance to PBAT. SMH.”

In defense of Tinubu-Ojo, #nytade questioned the criticism, stating, “Why is she under fire o? Isn’t she free to give her speech as a market women leader? Did she force anyone to tune in to her speech?”

#segunjohnsonno1 emphasized her right to express happiness, saying, “Don’t crucify PBAT’s daughter o! Madam Iyaloja general was just making fun, not giving a speech. She is happy, and it can equally happen to any person to feel happy seeing his or her parents atop the affairs of a country.”