Brother of the ex-Governor of Ekiti State, Isaac Fayose, has tackled the First Lady of Nigeria, Remi Tinubu, over her appeal to music stars.
Kemi Filani reported that while inspecting the National Community Food Bank Project for North Central, she appealed to Davido, Burna Boy, and Asake to help the struggling. Remi said that though the Maybachs and Rolls-Royce are good, they can still help others. She added that the burden is too much on the government.
Reacting to her statement, Fayose disagreed with her, questioning what the Governors are doing with their public funds. He questioned if APC governors can’t set aside N500 million every month to support póor people in their respective states.
Fayose further questioned why Remi asked them to purchase SUVs for APC women leaders while many Nigerians across the country continue to struggle with poverty.
“I disagree with you that Davido, Burna Boy and Asake should use the money they spend on luxurious cars for charity in Nigeria. What about our Governors? What are they doing with public funds? Why can’t APC state Governors set aside N500 million every month to support póor people in their respective states?
Why did you ask them to purchase SUVs for APC Women Leaders while many Nigerians across the country continue to struggle with poverty?”
Last month, while addressing the State House Correspondents after the Renewed Hope Initiative’s second-quarter meeting, Remi had advised struggling citizens to consider small-scale businesses such as selling akara, roasted corn, and kuli-kuli. She had said they require little capital to start.
Controversial singer Portable, in an appeal to his senior colleagues, Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido, told them to help upcoming artists. He admonished them to invest in upcoming singers and help him too.
Two years ago, the Ooni of Ife sparked outrage when he unveiled a statue of Remi Tinubu during her inauguration visit to OAU, where she donated a billion.
While speaking at the event, the Ooni lauded the President’s wife for serving as a role model to young ones since her days as First Lady of Lagos State. He disclosed that he had been a keen admirer of her, and stated that the statue symbolises her remarkable leadership, commitment to education, and advocacy for women’s empowerment.
