Dele Momodu has criticised President Tinubu for dismissing Nigerians as “busybodies” while defending Nyesom Wike. The PDP chieftain said the comment reflects a troubling power dynamic, suggesting Wike is acting like a co-president. He warned against sidelining citizens' voices in a democracy.

• Tinubu told Wike to ignore “busybodies and naysayers” as he executes his FCT mandate.
• Dele Momodu responded on Channels TV, saying Tinubu’s comment insulted concerned citizens.
• “It feels like we now have two Presidents,” Momodu remarked, questioning Wike’s unchecked influence.
• He noted Tinubu never appeared this audacious even while controlling Lagos politics since 1999.

The criticism reflects growing unease about Wike’s increasing dominance in national affairs—and Tinubu’s public endorsement of that influence. For Momodu, it’s not just about semantics but about how power is perceived and distributed. In his view, dismissing citizen concern as noise is a dangerous precedent.

Momodu’s remarks tap into a broader public sentiment: that political loyalty should not override public accountability. If Nigerians raising questions are “busybodies,” who then gets to define national interest?