By Ghazali Ibrahim 
Veteran Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has launched a scathing criticism against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as a “good father” to his son, Seyi Tinubu, but “the worst President to Nigerians.”
The outspoken musician made the remarks during a personality interview on Channels TV, days after the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) officially banned his latest song, Tell Your Papa, from being aired on radio and television stations across the country.
In a memo dated April 9, 2025, signed by NBC’s Coordinating Director of Broadcast Monitoring, Susan Obi, the commission labeled the track as “Not To Be Broadcast (NTBB)” under Section 3.1.8 of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code.
The section prohibits content deemed “inappropriate, offensive, or in breach of public decency” from being transmitted on public airwaves.
Eedris Abdulkareem revealed that he was inspired to record the controversial song after watching a video of Seyi Tinubu campaigning for his father.
In the video, Seyi repeatedly praised President Tinubu, describing him as the best president Nigeria has ever had.
“I saw a video of Seyi campaigning for his father where he kept saying it more than six times,” Eedris said.
“He looks perfect when he is silent than when he speaks. I would advise Seyi to hand the mic to the MC next time. He lacks the charisma to truthfully address the economic situation in Nigeria under his father’s government.”
The rapper accused the President of focusing on empowering his son rather than addressing the suffering of ordinary Nigerians.
“Tinubu is the best father to Seyi Tinubu, but he is the worst President to Nigerians,” Eedris added.
“He has empowered his son, Seyi, but has failed to empower Nigerians by providing jobs and food to eat.”
The ban on Tell Your Papa has sparked widespread debate on censorship, freedom of expression, and the state of governance in Nigeria.
Eedris Abdulkareem, known for his politically charged music, has remained vocal in his criticism of successive Nigerian governments.
