Remi Tinubu Says Critics Who Cannot See Her Husband’s Progress Need “Jigi Bola” Glasses

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s administration, joking that Nigerians who fail to recognise his progress may need what she called “Jigi Bola” glasses.

Remi Tinubu made the remarks on Friday, October 23, 2026, in Abuja, during the inauguration of the headquarters of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, a group supporting her husband’s re-election bid in the 2027 general elections.

The First Lady also expressed hope for a better Nigeria by 2031, saying she wanted to leave Aso Rock and enjoy the country as an elderly woman after her husband’s expected eight-year tenure.

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Remi Tinubu cited changes at Nigerian airports as evidence that development was taking place under the current administration. She expressed her desire for a country where travelling through airports would be faster and more convenient.

The First Lady said she hoped to leave Aso Rock in 2031 and enter a Nigeria she could enjoy as a woman in her seventies. Her comments reflected her confidence in the administration’s direction and her expectations for the country’s future.

However, the extent of Nigeria’s progress remains a subject of public debate, with citizens assessing government performance through different experiences, including the cost of living, employment opportunities, infrastructure and access to essential services.

REMI TINUBU’S “JIGI BOLA” COMMENT SPARKS A DEBATE OVER GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE

Remi Tinubu’s suggestion that critics who cannot see her husband’s progress should be given “Bola Tinubu eyeglasses” was delivered humorously, but the remark raises a broader question about how political leaders respond to public criticism.

Supporters of the administration may interpret her comments as a defence of policies and projects they believe are producing results. Others may argue that Nigerians should be able to question the government’s performance without having their concerns dismissed.

The debate highlights the difference between the progress a government believes it has achieved and the improvements citizens expect to experience in their daily lives. Infrastructure projects, economic indicators and public services all provide ways to assess whether promised changes are reaching the population.

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The First Lady made the remarks while inaugurating the headquarters of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement in Abuja. The organisation is mobilising support for President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Her participation signals her support for her husband’s political ambitions as the ruling All Progressives Congress prepares for another electoral contest. The coming election is expected to bring renewed scrutiny of the administration’s record and the alternatives offered by opposition parties.

Ultimately, the decision will rest with Nigerian voters, who will assess the candidates, their policies and the direction they believe the country should take. Remi Tinubu’s “Jigi Bola” remark has added another talking point to the political conversation ahead of the 2027 elections. While she expressed confidence in her husband’s achievements and hope for Nigeria’s future, public opinion on the administration’s performance remains varied.

The central question is whether the progress highlighted by the government is translating into improvements that Nigerians can feel in their everyday lives.

OGM News NG will continue to follow developments surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s administration, the 2027 election campaign and the issues shaping public opinion across Nigeria.