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Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has cautioned Nigerians, especially those in the diaspora, against cursing President Tinubu or the country. Speaking at the National Assembly, Kalu stressed that even in disagreement, there’s a need to respect the office of the president and the idea of a united Nigeria.

  • Kalu said many Nigerians abroad openly speak negatively about the country, which he described as unhelpful.
  • He emphasized that Tinubu, like past leaders, will eventually leave office and should not be viewed as Nigeria itself.
  • “It is not good, whether you are in opposition or the ruling party, to curse your President or your country,” he said.
  • He urged prayers for the President’s good health and the country’s progress.

Kalu’s comment comes at a time when economic pressures and political disillusionment have led to a surge in public criticism, both online and offline. His plea for calm and patriotism, however, has met with sharp reactions from Nigerians who feel ignored or betrayed by the current system.

While Kalu's remarks call for national unity and decorum, they also reopen the conversation about how Nigerians express dissent—and whether criticism is being unfairly mistaken for hatred.