President Bola Tinubu drew attention at a State House event after referring to First Lady Remi Tinubu as “Iya Alakara” during his speech.
ABUJA, FCT — President Bola Tinubu referred to First Lady Remi Tinubu as “Iya Alakara,” meaning “Mama Akara Seller,” while addressing guests at the Presidential Press Corps Dinner held at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja. The President made the remark during his opening greetings at the event attended by government officials and members of the media.
According to remarks delivered at the dinner, Tinubu said, “Gentlemen of the press, ladies and gentlemen, my dear wife, the First Lady, Iya Alakara…” The comment came in reference to recent discussions involving the First Lady and akara, a popular Nigerian bean cake.
Guests at the dinner reacted with laughter following the President’s remark. Videos and reports from the event quickly circulated on social media, where many Nigerians shared different views on the light-hearted reference.
The Presidential Press Corps Dinner is an annual gathering that brings together journalists covering the Presidency and top government officials. The event often serves as an opportunity for informal exchanges between the President and members of the media outside official government engagements.
President Tinubu and the First Lady have occasionally shared humorous moments during public appearances, drawing attention from supporters and critics alike. The latest remark has added another memorable moment to the administration’s public engagements.
The development means the President’s comments are likely to remain a topic of discussion on social media and in political circles, as public remarks by senior government officials often attrac
