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Viral Video: Patience Jonathan Praises Tinubu’s Administration, Says South-South Region Is Being Remembered
A video featuring former First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan, has gone viral on social media after she was seen speaking positively about the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly its attention to the South-South region.
In the widely circulated video, Patience Jonathan expressed her appreciation for what she described as the Federal Government’s renewed recognition of the South-South region, noting that the region appears to be receiving attention under the current administration.
The former First Lady said, “This is the first government (President Bola Tinubu’s Government) that remembers our South South region….”
Her remarks have sparked reactions across social media, with many Nigerians debating the significance of the statement coming from a former First Lady whose husband, Goodluck Jonathan, served as President between 2010 and 2015.
Patience Jonathan’s comments are particularly notable given the political importance of the South-South region, which comprises Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo and Rivers states and remains a major contributor to Nigeria’s economy, particularly through the oil and gas sector.
The video has continued to attract attention online, with supporters of the Tinubu administration viewing the former First Lady’s remarks as an acknowledgement of the Federal Government’s efforts in the region, while others have questioned the broader implications of her assessment.
Her statement has also renewed conversations about the relationship between the Federal Government and the South-South region, as well as the extent to which ongoing policies, projects and interventions are addressing the needs and concerns of communities across the region.
As the video continues to circulate, Patience Jonathan’s remarks have become a fresh talking point in Nigeria’s political space, particularly amid increasing discussions about the Tinubu administration’s performance and its engagement with different regions of the country.