President Tinubu Teases First Lady as ‘Iya Alakara’ at Press Corps Dinner

President Bola Tinubu playfully referred to his wife, First Lady Remi Tinubu, as “Iya Alakara” during his speech at the Presidential Press Corps dinner in Abuja. He appeared to poke fun at the criticism she faced after suggesting low-income earners try small-scale businesses like selling akara or roasting corn. A video from the event shows the President greeting the audience, then turning to his wife with, “Good evening, gentlemen of the press, ladies and gentlemen, my dear wife, the First Lady, Iya Alakara.” His light-hearted remark drew laughter and applause from dignitaries in attendance.

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