Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, has faulted First Lady Remi Tinubu over her recent appeal urging top Nigerian music stars to establish charitable foundations for the less privileged.
Mrs. Tinubu had called on music heavyweights including Davido, Burna Boy and Asake to channel more of their resources into humanitarian projects aimed at easing the hardship faced by vulnerable Nigerians.
But reacting in a video posted on Instagram on Sunday, Fayose argued that the First Lady should instead challenge governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to commit part of their monthly allocations to helping the poor.
According to him, APC-controlled states should be encouraged to set aside N500 million every month to support struggling Nigerians rather than placing the responsibility on entertainers.
Fayose also criticised the reported purchase of brand-new sport utility vehicles (SUVs) for APC women leaders across different states, insisting the money could have been better spent on assisting petty traders and other vulnerable citizens.
“You are the one who asked these state governors to buy women leaders in their states brand new jeeps, APC women leaders. That money, too, could have helped these groundnut, pepper, àkàrà sellers,” he said.
“That money could have helped poor people too in their states. Aunty, the majority of the states are APC states. Why do you not advise their governors to take N500 million each every month to help people in need in their states? If you tell them, they will do it.
“Davido, Burna Boy, Asake have been trying in heir own way. The governors should do more ma.”
