President Bola Ahmed Tinubu spent Easter Sunday working, according to billionaire Femi Otedola, who shared the account in a post on X on Monday. Otedola revealed he joined the president and fellow billionaire Aliko Dangote for Easter, during which Tinubu remained focused on official duties. The gathering took place at the presidential villa, where discussions reportedly included economic reforms and national development. Otedola described the atmosphere as serious and purpose-driven, with no indication of a festive break from governance. He commended Tinubu's unwavering attention to national issues, calling it a reflection of his dedication to steering the country through challenging times. The president's Easter engagement underscores his hands-on approach since assuming office in May 2023. No further details were provided about the specific policies discussed during the meeting.
That the president chose to work through Easter with two of Nigeria's wealthiest men rather than observe the holiday publicly says more about perception than policy. Femi Otedola's revelation positions Tinubu as tirelessly committed, but it also highlights how access to power increasingly orbits around a narrow circle of elite insiders. For ordinary Nigerians facing economic strain, such optics risk deepening the sense that governance happens behind closed doors, reserved for a select few.
