A young Nigerian woman named Balikisu has stirred up social media conversations after publicly declaring her love for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Amid the economic challenges that have led many Nigerians to voice their frustrations with Tinubu’s administration, Balikisu expressed her admiration for the president and stated her wish to marry him.
During an interview on Amana TV, Balikisu explained that she had come on the show to discuss love, expressing her desire to marry a wealthy and influential man. When asked by the interviewer to specify her ideal influential man, she surprised the audience by saying she wished to marry President Tinubu.
Balikisu clarified that her feelings for Tinubu were sincere and that she envisioned a traditional marriage relationship. Speaking in Hausa, she described Tinubu as “righteous, faithful, and handsome,” attributing these qualities to her affection for him. She added, “The love I’m talking about is the love of husband and wife. I love how he’s living his life—he’s a righteous person, faithful, and to crown it all, he is a handsome man.”
Her comments quickly went viral, prompting a flurry of reactions on social media. Here are some of the responses:
- @petit_purity commented, “Every day, one hears something new.”
- @iizzyyprince joked, “Until Remi [Tinubu’s wife] hears this, you will not find rest.”
- @Chisomm quipped, “Remi Tinubu is coming for you.”
- @the_fitness_farmer added, “Given the current situation, I don’t blame you, my sister. Tinubu is a catch; shoot your shot!”
The lighthearted responses reflect both surprise and amusement among users, while some viewed her declaration as humorous and bold.
Judith Iyoh writes fashion, lifestyle and real estate investment.
