APC Youth Defends Remi Tinubu's Akara Comments Amid Backlash

During a press conference in Abuja, a youth leader from the APC defended First Lady Remi Tinubu's remarks encouraging Nigerians to embrace small businesses, specifically mentioning akara selling. This defense followed significant backlash on social media, where critics accused her comments of trivializing economic hardships.

The youth leader argued that selling akara is a more respectable profession than prostitution, emphasizing that many women, including his own mother, have thrived in small businesses. He noted that Remi Tinubu had previously announced a N100 million grant aimed at empowering 2,000 women, which he claimed was not tied to any conditions.

The youth leader also mentioned that the federal government's empowerment programs extend beyond akara sellers to include various traders. Remi Tinubu's comments were made during a meeting at the State House, which aimed to renew hope in women's empowerment initiatives.

The backlash prompted further clarification from Tinubu, who reiterated the importance of micro-enterprises for self-reliance.