Obidient Movement rejects 'akara-corn' remark, backs Obi education plan
Yunusa Tanko, national coordinator of the Obidient Movement, criticized First Lady Remi Tinubu’s remark that university graduates could end up as akara and corn sellers, insisting that graduates deserve jobs matching their education. Speaking on Arise Television’s 'Prime Time' on July 2, 2026, Tanko praised Peter Obi’s record in Anambra State, where he lifted education outcomes from sixth to first place and secured lives and property. He framed Obi as the candidate who can transform Nigeria’s fortunes so that schooling translates into decent earnings.
The exchange highlights the growing political clash over youth unemployment and the value of education ahead of the 2027 elections. The Obidient movement, which backed Obi in 2023, uses the 'akara and corn' comment to criticize the APC government’s perceived neglect of graduates, while defending Obi’s promise to overhaul the education sector and create jobs aligned with qualifications.
Readers should consider how education policies affect job prospects, examine political parties’ promises on youth employment, and engage in informed discussions about leveraging education for national development.