Video: Tinubu not perfect, needs more time to fix Nigeria — Jide Kosoko

Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has defended President Bola Tinubu's administration, urging Nigerians to grant the government more time to implement its policies and reforms before passing judgment. Kosoko acknowledged that President Tinubu is "not perfect" and that governance is a complex process, akin to building a house that can only be assessed upon completion.

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If you are building a house, you cannot assess such a building and give it a pass mark until the building is completed.

Kosoko suggested that some opposition figures and activists are actively shaping public opinion against the administration, especially targeting younger Nigerians. He claimed that these individuals "craft" narratives that influence what people think and say. "Let me tell you, what those opposing Tinubu are projecting for you to say is what you will be saying. What they have crafted that they want you to carry in your head is what you will carry," Kosoko stated, adding that the younger generation, or Gen Z, is "easy to manipulate and control."

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Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not God. That means he cannot be perfect.

Furthermore, Kosoko alleged that some vocal critics of the government are not acting independently, suggesting they accept money from opposing factions while accusing supporters like himself of being paid. He defended his stance by asserting that he, too, has a family and is affected by the country's economic hardships. Despite backing the administration, Kosoko admitted that Nigerians are facing economic difficulties but argued that direct cash distribution is impractical for a large population. He reiterated the need to allow the government's reforms sufficient time to yield results.

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Let me tell you, what those opposing Tinubu are projecting for you to say is what you will be saying. What they have crafted that they want you to carry in your head is what you will carry.