Kalu Aja Accuses Tinubu’s Media Team of Dysfunction Amid Video Dispute
Kalu Aja, a financial analyst and educator, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s media team, labeling it as dysfunctional. This criticism follows a public dispute between two of Tinubu’s media aides over a video posted on the President’s official social media page.
The controversy erupted when a video urging Nigerians to remain patient during economic hardships was shared on the President’s verified X (formerly Twitter) account. The video, which was part of a message from President Tinubu, reassured Nigerians of ongoing efforts to ensure a stable and prosperous future.
The video was initially posted by O’tega Ogra, a Senior Special Assistant to the President, on his personal X page at 1:49 pm, accompanied by the caption: “A Passionate Plea from President Bola Tinubu @officialABAT to all Nigerians.”
However, the situation took a turn when Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, claimed that the video was not new. Onanuga clarified on X that the video circulating was an old clip from a previous broadcast and that Tinubu had not made any new public statements since his last address on Sunday. 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.”
The conflicting statements from Tinubu’s media aides have led to confusion and criticism, with Kalu Aja highlighting the apparent disorganization within the President’s media team. Aja’s comments underscore ongoing concerns about the effectiveness and coordination of the communication strategies used by the President’s office.