Nigeria – Seyi Tinubu’s recent “Ramadan Outreach Tour” across northern Nigeria has sparked debate, with some questioning the motives behind the initiative.
Tour Details:
Seyi Tinubu has been visiting cities such as Maiduguri, Kano, Katsina, and Yola, distributing food items, engaging in community prayers, and holding meetings.
Questions Raised:
The tour has raised questions about the timing and purpose, given that Seyi Tinubu holds no official government position. Critics suggest it may be a PR campaign or a precursor to future political ambitions.
Criticisms of Optics over Substance:
Some observers have criticized the tour as being more about optics than genuine compassion, pointing to the carefully branded trucks and orchestrated handshakes.
Questions of Governmental Responsibility:
Questions have also been raised about why the son of the president is touring states with palliatives when the government has yet to deliver on basic governance, and why family members are staging interventions instead of the relevant ministries.
Filling a Vacuum:
Despite the criticisms, some acknowledge that Seyi Tinubu is stepping into a vacuum created by a government that is perceived as sluggish in its social intervention.
Broader Systemic Issues:
The situation raises questions about inherited political capital, the influence of unelected actors, and the performance of those with official mandates, such as ministers, governors, lawmakers, and local leaders.
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