A traditional leader in Warri, Delta State, has criticised First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, accusing her of involving herself in local political matters while, in his view, national insecurity remains unresolved.
Speaking at a public gathering in Warri, the chief questioned her role and presence in discussions linked to the Warri Kingdom. He argued that she has no constitutional mandate to participate in governance-related issues and should not be involved in such matters.
“Instead of her being busy about taking care of her husband, she is interfering in Warri affairs,” he said.
He also faulted what he described as limited attention to rising insecurity across the country, referencing repeated kidnapping incidents affecting children and other citizens.
“Children are being kidnapped in Osun State. Children are being kidnapped in Northern Nigeria,” he said. “As a mother she has no feelings. Is that the woman who calls herself a mother?”
The chief maintained that the office of the First Lady is not defined in Nigeria’s constitution and argued that her attention should be directed elsewhere.
“She has no place in the office of the presidency. There is no constitutional provision for her,” he said.
His comments come amid continued political tensions in Warri Federal Constituency following the Supreme Court–ordered ward delineation exercise conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The exercise has remained a point of dispute among local stakeholders.
In recent developments, Ijaw stakeholders in Warri South Local Government Area endorsed the final report of the delineation exercise, describing it as fair and reflective of ground realities, while also rejecting attempts to stall its implementation.
Separate groups of Ijaw and Urhobo residents have also staged demonstrations calling for full implementation of the report, urging federal authorities to allow the electoral process to proceed without interference.
The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has not responded publicly to the comments or to the allegations connected to the ongoing Warri political disputes.
