President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu. Credit: Presidency

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday playfully referred to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as “Iya Alakara” (Mama Akara Seller), in an apparent light-hearted reference to the recent controversy surrounding her remarks on small-scale businesses.

The President made the remark while observing protocol during his address at the Presidential Press Corps Dinner held at the State House, Abuja.

A video of the event was shared by Aso Rock TV on YouTube.

It showed Tinubu smiling as he acknowledged dignitaries in attendance before turning to his wife.