The president’s Silk cigarettes and all that, By Festus Adedayo

Columnist Festus Adedayo has published a critique of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, centered on the president's personal habits and their perceived disconnect from the economic realities facing Nigerians. The commentary argues that while the president's choice of tobacco brand is a trivial detail, it serves as a focal point for broader public frustration regarding the efficacy of current government policies.

The piece posits that the administration is failing to provide essential economic relief, referred to as the 'corn in the pot.' By contrasting the president's lifestyle with the daily struggles of the citizenry, the author emphasizes that the primary concern for the public remains the tangible impact of governance on their standard of living rather than the personal conduct of the leader.