My Dear Wife, Iya Alakara – Tinubu Jokingly Teases His Wife During a Presidential Press Corps Dinner in Abuja

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stirred reactions on social media after playfully referring to his wife, First Lady Remi Tinubu, as “Iya Alakara” (Mama Akara Seller) during a public event. The President made the remark on Thursday, July 2, while speaking at the Presidential Press Corps Dinner held at the State House in Abuja. His […]

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My Dear Wife, Iya Alakara – Tinubu Jokingly Teases His Wife During a Presidential Press Corps Dinner in Abuja

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stirred reactions on social media after playfully referring to his wife, First Lady Remi Tinubu, as “Iya Alakara” (Mama Akara Seller) during a public event.

The President made the remark on Thursday, July 2, while speaking at the Presidential Press Corps Dinner held at the State House in Abuja.

His comment comes just days after the First Lady trended online over remarks she made while encouraging Nigerians to embrace small businesses.

During her speech, Remi Tinubu advised Nigerians to consider ventures such as selling akara, roasting corn, selling tomatoes, and making or selling kuli-kuli as legitimate means of earning a living.

Making a light-hearted reference to her earlier comments, President Tinubu jokingly called her “Iya Alakara,” a remark that drew laughter from guests at the event and has since generated mixed reactions on social media.

See video below……..

My Dear Wife, Iya Alakara – Tinubu Jokingly Teases His Wife During a Presidential Press Corps Dinner in Abuja pic.twitter.com/Jcu0ATf6ky
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