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A 2019 video of First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has resurfaced online, drawing accusations of tribalism. In the footage, Tinubu is heard criticising some Igbos in Lagos for not learning Yoruba, intermarrying, or supporting local politics, while praising the city’s welcome to other groups such as Hausa and Calabar residents.
She reportedly invoked local deities to chase out Igbos. The clip, which previously trended in 2019 and 2022, has reignited debates about ethnic tensions in Lagos ahead of the 2027 elections. Tinubu is an ordained assistant pastor of the RCCG.
Key Points:
The resurfaced video could worsen ethnic tensions in Lagos, a multi‑ethnic city.
As First Lady and a pastor, her words may be seen as inconsistent with her roles.
The clip may be weaponised by political opponents ahead of the 2027 elections.
Supporters may dismiss it as typical Yoruba banter, but critics demand an apology.
The incident highlights enduring ethnic fault lines in Nigeria’s political landscape.
The First Lady has not yet responded to the renewed controversy; the video’s circulation could influence political discourse as elections approach.
Sources: X posts (OurFavOnlineDoc, drkenon2).
"Record me if you like, we will invoke our Lagos deities to chase you Igbo people out of Lagos. We will inherit all you Igbos in Lagos" -Remi Tinubu.
Remi Tinubu made this obnoxious shameful statement 2019. She was ordained pastor by RCCG in 2018.
SHAME. pic.twitter.com/OsvY5sDlgN
— OurFaveOnlineDoc 🇬🇧 🇳🇬 (@OurFavOnlineDoc) June 7, 2026
