The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has claimed that a video showing the president appealing to Nigerians to be patient with his government is old.

PUNCH Online, however, reported that the State House shared the video on X.com on Wednesday, passing it as new.

The video was posted on Tinubu and the Presidency’s X and Instagram handles on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 3:29 pm and 3:30 pm, respectively.

In the video, Tinubu pleaded with Nigerians to be patient with his administration, assuring them that the country is transitioning from darkness to dawn.


He acknowledged the ongoing hardships orchestrated by the removal of the fuel subsidy and the floating of the naira.

Tinubu noted that Nigerians’ pain was compounded by what he described as an “avoidable lag” between the subsidy removal and his helpful plans for the country.

However, in a post via his official X handle on Wednesday night, Onanuga claimed that the video posted by the Presidency is old and not a new one as widely circulated.

Onanuga said Tinubu has not made any other public statement since his last broadcast on Sunday, adding that the video was from the broadcast made by the President in 2023.

He wrote: “Trending video of President Tinubu is an old video

“A trending video of President Tinubu which came out on Wednesday is not a new video. It’s a clip from the broadcast he made last year.

“President Tinubu has not made any other public statement since his last broadcast on Sunday.”

https://punchng.com/trending-video-of-tinubu-begging-nigerians-old-says-presidential-aide/

They will twist it to fit their narrative, as usual. Tinubu is always in the spotlight, whether for good or bad.

APC came to school us with their kind of politics, they officially do something in the morning unofficially deny it in the afternoon.

So, why was an old video posted on official X pages of the President? This govt is insulting Nigerians big time. I think Nigerians need to demand an explanation about this.

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that's politician for you. They're never responsible for their past mistakes

Welcum:
Grandstanding.

So, why was an old video posted on official X pages of the President? This govt is insulting Nigerians big time. I think Nigerians need to demand an explanation about this.

Wetin u wan use the explanations do

Of all the things u would like him to explain, na why dem post old videos for official pages be your worry?

Clueless incompetent people

The government itself is confused so how do they want the citizens to believe whatever they say

We tell una say the protest go happen and after e end una go rest, shey no b so e b now?

Tinubu is a leader who understands the struggles of the people.

Whether the video is old or new, the message remains relevant. Transitioning from darkness to dawn is no easy feat, and it’s commendable that he is asking for patience.

We all need to rally behind him as he works towards better days for Nigeria. Let's give him the chance to deliver on his promises!

DevilsEqual:


Wetin u wan use the explanations do

Of all the things u would like him to explain, na why dem post old videos for official pages be your worry?

Wetin I de use de explanation do? I want use am cook soup.

One of the reasons why these politicians insult us is because they do anything to us but we sit and do nothing. And if someone tries, one of us (like you) will try to shout the person down.

No amount of beg both new or old will redeem his failed policies.

Nigerians need to understand that leadership is a journey, not a sprint. Tinubu's call for patience shows he’s committed to navigating these tough times. Let's support him as he works towards a brighter future for all. Progress takes time, and every step counts!

Tinubu is ready to spend 70% of his entire earnings on propaganda rather than fix issues.

He has unleashed heartless morons across social and real media to support barefaced evil and lies.

Tinubu is paying the highest subsidy on petrol in our nations history. Yet he has the guts to lie to 200 million Nigerians that the currently suffering is based on his subsidy removal.

How evil can a human be? Tinubu can’t be human.