Former Governor Sule Lamido Slams Seyi Tinubu's Food Aid in North

Lamido Describes Distribution of Cooked Rice as "Humiliating" and "Politically Motivated"

Kano - Former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has strongly criticized Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for distributing cooked rice in Sokoto and Kano. Lamido described the act as "humiliating" and an insult to the dignity of the northern people, portraying the region as one that survives on handouts.

Lamido argued that the northern region, known for producing great leaders like Aminu Kano, Sir Ahmadu Bello, and Tafawa Balewa, should not be reduced to a region where people are only given cooked rice. He emphasized that this gesture is not only degrading but also politically motivated. "It's a slap in the face of our people, and I won't stand for it," Lamido said in a statement.

The former governor questioned the timing and sincerity of Seyi Tinubu's actions, suggesting that it was a ploy to gain public sympathy amid economic hardship. "Our people are not beggars, and we won't be treated as such," Lamido said. The controversy surrounding Seyi Tinubu's food aid has sparked widespread criticism, with many viewing it as an insensitive move. Social media users have also expressed their displeasure, with some calling for more meaningful and sustainable solutions to address poverty and hunger in the region.