“What an Insult!” – Northerners Roast Seyi Tinubu for Sharing Cooked Rice During Ramadan

Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has found himself at the center of a social media storm after distributing cooked rice to Muslims observing Ramadan. Instead of appreciation, many Northerners have condemned the act, calling it an insult to their dignity and a distraction from Nigeria’s worsening economic crisis.

“We Are Not Beggars!” – Outrage Over Seyi Tinubu’s Ramadan Gesture

A viral video shows Seyi Tinubu supervising the distribution of packaged cooked rice to fasting Muslims. But rather than gratitude, the move has sparked widespread criticism, with many Nigerians arguing that such handouts are an embarrassing response to the economic hardship plaguing the country.

Angry reactions flooded social media, with many Northerners questioning why the government is offering “symbolic charity” instead of real solutions.
• Umar Faruk (@UmarFaruk): “This is a joke, right? Nigerians are struggling to afford food daily, and they think handing out cooked rice will solve anything? What an insult!”
• Zainab Abubakar (@ZainabKano): “Ramadan is about community and sacrifice, not using poverty for political PR. We need solutions, not plates of rice.”
• Ahmed Jibril (@AhmedJibril): “This cooked rice won’t reduce fuel prices. It won’t fix inflation. It won’t create jobs. We need policies that work, not handouts!”

Does This Reflect a Disconnect Between the Government and the People?

The backlash against Seyi Tinubu underscores growing frustration with the Tinubu administration, as Nigerians battle skyrocketing food prices, inflation, and unemployment. Many see the rice distribution as a tone-deaf response to the nation’s deepening economic crisis.

While some argue that Seyi Tinubu’s intentions were charitable, others believe this exposes the administration’s failure to implement sustainable solutions. The question remains: Is Nigeria’s leadership truly addressing the people’s suffering, or are they just handing out temporary relief to silence the masses?

As Ramadan continues, Nigerians are calling for real change—not just cooked rice.

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