- Activist Judy Osas has publicly criticized Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, accusing her of overstepping her authority in political matters involving the elected governor.
- Osas stressed that the position of First Lady has no constitutional backing or executive powers, noting that unlike the governor, Mrs. Tinubu was not elected by the people.
- He argued that any message she wanted to convey should be channeled through aides, stressing that the governor’s mandate comes directly from voters, while the first lady’s influence is informal and not legally defined. Activists accuse Remy Tinubu of ‘crossing the line’, say first lady has no constitutional powers
Activist Judy Osas has strongly criticized the involvement of Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of President Bola Tinubu, in state political issues. Osas made it clear that the position of first lady carries no powers under the law.
The sharp criticism comes after an apparent conflict or issue between the first lady and the elected governor.
Osas argued Mrs Tinubu acted outside her unelected role. He emphasized the difference between her office and that of the Governor-General, who was directly elected by the people.
Osas declared in a public statement:
“Your aides could have delivered this message. You are not elected, your position is not recognized by the Constitution, and you have no legislative or executive power. You are simply the wife of the president. Governors are elected by states.”
The activist’s comments questioned the first lady’s authority and stressed that governors hold power because they are “directly elected by states.” This is a position that Mrs. Tinubu does not possess.
