Onanuga Responds to Ogra’s Tweet Regarding President Tinubu’s Address to Nigerians on August 7, 2024
On Wednesday,August 7,2024, a video circulated on social media , where President Bola Tinubu urged Nigerians to endure the current economic challenges, assuring them that his administration was working towards a brighter future. the video was posted by Oretga Ogra , Tinubu’s senior special assistant on digital/new media , and was later shared on the official social media handles of both the President and the Presidency.
However, the video sparked confusion and criticism when Bayo Onanuga ,Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, clarified that the footage was not recent. Onanuga explained that the video was actually from 2023 broadcast, contradicting the impression that it was a fresh address relented to the ongoing protest against economic hardship.
This clarification led to public outcry with many criticizing the lack of coordination within the President’s media team. The incident also highlighted ongoing issues within the team, which has previously faced scrutiny from delivering inconsistent messages to the public. Critic argue that such disarray undermines the credibility of the administration and sows confusion among Nigerians during a critical time.
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