Jaffar Bello, a leader in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has criticized First Lady Oluremi Tinubu over her recent support for American military strikes in Northern Nigeria.
Speaking on Friday, Bello questioned why the First Lady is celebrating foreign bombs in the North while remaining silent on security crises in other parts of the country.
The Main Points of Criticism:
Selective Support: Bello noted that the First Lady called the December 2025 US airstrikes a "blessing" but asked why she hasn't requested similar US help for the Southeast, where IPOB activities and "sit-at-home" orders have caused many deaths.
Religion and War: He expressed concern that the US has historically focused its military actions on Islamic regions and warned that inviting foreign strikes could have long-term consequences.
The "Blessing" Comment: During a recent visit to Washington, D.C., the First Lady told Fox News that the US intervention was a welcome development and that Nigeria "expects more" strikes in the future.
