Rufai Oseni Mocks Tinubu’s ‘Sell Akara’ Advice: ‘If It Leads to Aso Rock, Why Didn’t She Start?’

Arise TV anchor Rufai Oseni criticized First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s suggestion that Nigerian women launch small businesses like akara and kulikuli. He sarcastically asked why she hadn’t sold akara herself if it were the path to Aso Rock. Oseni argued that women shouldn’t aspire to be First Lady if that is the message being promoted. His remarks have sparked a heated online debate about government grants, entrepreneurship, and the economic realities facing ordinary Nigerians. Social media reactions ranged from mocking the advice as out of touch to calls for more substantive policy solutions. Some praised Oseni for speaking out, while others urged public figures to offer more meaningful support.

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