The Obidient Movement criticizes First Lady Remi Tinubu after her remarks that suggest university graduates could be reduced to selling akara and roasting corn. In an interview on Arise Television’s “Prime Time” on Wednesday, the group’s national coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, says people who have studied at the university should not be treated as menial vendors. Tanko argues that the statement undermines the value of education and the expectations of Nigerian youths. He also links the issue to political messaging associated with Peter Obi, saying the narrative that education leads to only low-level work is something Obi seeks to change. Tanko cites what he describes as improvements in Anambra State education rankings and security during Obi’s leadership, using them as examples of transformation. He adds that Obi’s approach emphasizes that going to school should translate into opportunities and earnings aligned with what a graduate has learned. The Obidient Movement calls for leaders to pursue policies that create employment and reward academic achievement rather than reducing graduates to informal street vending.