President Bola Tinubu on Thursday humorously referred to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as “Iya Alakara” (Mama Akara Seller) during the Presidential Press Corps Dinner held at the State House in Abuja.
CDA News Nigeria gathered that the President made the light-hearted remark while observing protocol and acknowledging dignitaries present at the event. As he turned to recognise his wife, Tinubu smiled and playfully addressed her as “Iya Alakara,” drawing laughter from guests in attendance.
The comment appeared to reference recent public discussions surrounding remarks made by the First Lady about small-scale businesses, particularly local akara sellers. The President’s humorous expression was widely interpreted as an attempt to inject levity into the evening.
A video of the event, shared by Aso Rock TV on YouTube, captured the moment as the President addressed attendees at the dinner organised in honour of members of the Presidential Press Corps.
The event brought together senior government officials, media executives and journalists covering the Presidency.
CDA News Nigeria reports that neither the President nor the First Lady made further comments explaining the playful nickname during the programme.
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