Bayo Onanuga: Tinubu not ‘T-Pain’, he understands suffering of Nigerians

Bayo Onanuga: Tinubu not ‘T-Pain’, he understands suffering of Nigerians

Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga has dismissed social media portrayals of President Bola Tinubu as indifferent to Nigerians’ hardships.

According to Onanuga, Tinubu fully understands the difficulties citizens are facing and is committed to improving their situation.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Onanuga rejected the nickname “T-Pain” attributed to Tinubu on social media, describing it as a “mischievous” attempt to distort the President’s intentions.

He emphasized that Tinubu’s objective is to restore the economy, not to impose hardship.

“The President is aware that the citizens are going through some difficulties,” Onanuga said. However, he noted that Tinubu remains unaware of the online nickname, as “the President does not read what is on social media.”

“Some people have also responded and called the President a different name. So, as far as I am concerned, it is a non-issue,” he added. “Some people out of mischief just say somebody is a T-Pain. He (Tinubu) is not T-Pain.”

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Onanuga reaffirmed that Tinubu is actively working to ease Nigerians’ burdens. “The President has never shied away from telling Nigerians that he feels their pain, and he is working very hard to provide relief and ensure that prosperity returns to this country,” he said.

Despite rising inflation and soaring prices, Onanuga pointed out that the economy is showing signs of growth and government revenues have increased.

Many Nigerians are struggling with record-high food prices and skyrocketing energy costs, which have increased fourfold in the past year. The removal of the petrol subsidy and the unification of forex rates have been identified by many as the main contributors to the rising cost of living.

In response to public discontent, two large-scale protests have been held, with citizens urging the administration to reverse its policies. However, the government has maintained that the reforms are essential for long-term economic stability and will not be rolled back.

 

Bayo Onanuga: Tinubu not ‘T-Pain’, he understands suffering of Nigerians