Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has criticised Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, following her recent advice that Nigerians could start small businesses such as selling akara, roasted corn, and kuli-kuli to earn a living.
In a post on his X account on Saturday, Effiong argued that the First Lady should first establish such businesses for members of her own family and women leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) if she truly believes they are sufficient to meet people’s basic needs.
According to him:
“Senator Remi Tinubu should first set up corn, akara and kuli-kuli business for some members of her family and the APC women leaders. It will encourage other Nigerians to venture into the same business.”
He added that doing so would demonstrate confidence in the businesses she recommended, saying they should be capable of helping people pay for essentials such as food, rent, school fees, and other living expenses.
Effiong also extended his criticism to President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady, accusing them of poor leadership and expressing strong dissatisfaction with their administration.
His remarks followed comments by Senator Remi Tinubu, who had encouraged Nigerians not to lose hope despite economic hardship, stating that businesses such as selling akara, roasting corn, and producing kuli-kuli require relatively little capital and can serve as sources of income.
