
Yunusa Tanko, the national coordinator of the Obidient Movement, criticized First Lady Remi Tinubu for her comments regarding university graduates selling akara and corn. In an interview on Arise Television, Tanko argued that individuals who have completed university education should not be reduced to such roles, emphasizing the importance of recognizing their qualifications and potential.
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