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“Tinubu and His Lagos Boys Are Living Large While Nigerians Struggle” – Atiku’s Aide
Atiku Abubakar’s Special Assistant on Digital Media Strategy, Demola Olarenwaju, has publicly criticized President Bola Tinubu, alleging that Tinubu and his close allies from Lagos, who are now in power at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, are enjoying a life of luxury at the expense of ordinary Nigerians.
According to Olarenwaju, Tinubu’s administration is operating under the misguided belief that Nigerians will continually tolerate a government that prioritizes its comfort while the average citizen faces daily hardships.
He shared his frustrations on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, emphasizing that Tinubu and his circle seem oblivious to the struggles and frustrations that people are enduring across the nation.
In his post, Olarenwaju argued that governing Nigeria as if it were Lagos is a serious misjudgment.
“If you assess T-pain’s impact by observing Lagosians, you might conclude that ‘it isn’t that deep,’ but that’s a flawed perception,” he wrote, explaining that Lagos, with its bustling urban energy and diverse population, does not represent the reality of the rest of Nigeria.
“Lagos is a microcosm of Nigeria, yet it does not mirror the true Nigerian experience,” he continued.
Olarenwaju pointed out that Lagos residents, known for their resilience and strong drive to succeed, have often come from various parts of Nigeria, Africa, and even beyond.
They arrived in Lagos with an entrepreneurial spirit, willing to face the city’s challenges and “double their hustle” rather than openly express their frustrations.
This culture of resilience, he suggested, might lead the president and his allies to underestimate the dissatisfaction that is growing elsewhere in the country.
“The Tinubu government appears dangerously out of touch with the real struggles of Nigerians,” he wrote, stressing that diversity in governance is critical for understanding the wider context of Nigerian lives.
“Tinubu thinks Nigerians will forever put up with his extravagant lifestyle and that of his close group, while they bear the brunt of a tough economy.”
To illustrate the discontent, Olarenwaju referenced a recent incident involving a danfo (public transport) driver in Lagos, who reportedly attempted to set himself and a LASTMA (Lagos State Traffic Management Authority) official on fire after an altercation.
“This speaks volumes about the level of frustration many people feel,” he remarked, adding that when citizens reach their breaking point, they will not need activist Omoyele Sowore to incite them to action—they will mobilize independently.
A teenage girl, Lawal Hameedat Adenike, has filed a lawsuit against the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the PEFTI Centre after allegedly being forced to remove her hijab before sitting for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The suit was filed by her mother and legal representative, Basirat Ojo, who spoke to journalists in Abuja about the distressing incident. Ojo explained that on April 25, 2025, at the PEFTI CBT Centre in Ibadan, Oyo State, her daughter was told she could not take the exam unless she removed her hijab, which she wears as a religious obligation. Ojo described the experience as humiliating and emotionally distressing for her daughter, adding that it was a clear violation of her rights.
The lawsuit is seeking a public apology from both JAMB and PEFTI, to be published in two national newspapers. Additionally, it calls for compensation for the rights violation and a court ruling that any policy requiring female candidates to remove their hijabs is unconstitutional.
Lawal’s lawyer, Qousim Opakunle, emphasized that the case is based on constitutional rights. He argued that the directive violated Section 38 of the Nigerian Constitution, which guarantees freedom of thought, conscience, and religion, especially for minors who are vulnerable to such injustices.
Many Nigerians are expressing deep concern over the poor performance recorded in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), following the release of the results by JAMB on Friday. Social media has since been flooded with reactions from worried parents, students, and education stakeholders, many of whom believe the scores don’t reflect the true efforts of the candidates.
One user, Oluwaseun, took to X to voice his frustration, sharing a screenshot of a student named Egbaze Victoria who allegedly scored 295 in last year’s UTME but shockingly got 132 this year. “Something is seriously wrong with these results,” he wrote. “These scores don’t reflect the abilities or track records of these students.”
Another user, Chukwuma Pius, also shared his frustration, claiming JAMB sent his daughter a result that doesn’t belong to her. “This is heartbreaking,” he said. “As a retired teacher, I know what she’s capable of. The result they sent cannot be hers.”
These complaints come after JAMB disclosed that over 1.5 million candidates scored below 200 this year, sparking widespread calls for an investigation into the entire process. Reacting to the controversy, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi described the outcome of this year’s UTME as worrisome and emphasized the need for urgent reforms in the education sector.
JAMB has officially released the results for the 2025 UTME, but not without controversy. According to the board, results of 39,834 candidates have been withheld over suspected exam malpractices.
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, made the announcement at the board’s headquarters in Bwari, explaining that investigations are ongoing. He also revealed that around 80 individuals are currently under scrutiny for various exam-related offences, with Anambra State topping the list of those being investigated.
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