I Was Betrayed by Friends During 2023 Elections — Remi Tinubu

The First Lady said in the days after the presidential election and before her husband’s inauguration on May 29, 2023, she was often left weeping in private and wrestling with a sense of betrayal from political allies she had once trusted.

“After all the elections in 2023, preceding the inaugural day of May 29, 2023, healing of the hearts began. Some Nigerians from various spheres, especially Christians, continued to refuse to accept the Presidential results.

“Despite the victory, I felt alone, weeping behind closed doors and wondering why I was betrayed by some of those I considered friends and spiritual family, many of whom I had opened up my home and my family to.

“While for some, God used them to comfort and reassure me of God’s purpose in all of this,” she wrote.

She admitted to holding what she called “pity parties” while questioning her own strength.

“If you say, occasionally, I had a pity party, you are right, I really did. I thought about who to reach out to for support and counselling.

“It is good to have a spiritual guide, parent, teacher, mentor, as the case may be. I had one, who is a teacher and a mentor, who constantly reminds me of God’s promises and purpose for my life.