Nigerian music producer and social media commentator, Samuel Oguachuba, popularly known as Samklef, has ignited a fresh political debate online with a bold comparison between two former leaders.
Samklef's Controversial Presidential Ranking
On Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025, Samklef took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account to share a personal political assessment. In a direct post, the producer made a striking claim about the current administration. He wrote, "From my perspective, Tinubu has been a better president than Obasanjo." This statement, comparing incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, immediately caught the attention of his followers and the wider Nigerian online community.
Backlash and Denial of Financial Inducement
The tweet did not go unchallenged. Given the current economic climate in Nigeria, many respondents were quick to accuse Samklef of receiving payment to make such a pronouncement. Allegations of being "paid off" flooded the quote tweets and replies to his post. However, the singer and producer was swift in his rebuttal. He insisted that his view was an honest, personal opinion and not influenced by any financial incentive from the government or its associates.
Defending Tinubu's Record
Samklef further elaborated on his position in the face of criticism. He argued that Nigeria's challenges are deep-rooted and not solely the creation of the present government. The music producer contended that the nation has "always been in a poor state" and, therefore, President Tinubu should not bear the full blame for the current socio-economic situation. This defense aimed to contextualize his earlier praise within a broader historical narrative of national struggles.
The online discussion continues to generate mixed reactions, highlighting the polarized nature of political discourse in Nigeria. While some users supported Samklef's right to his opinion, others vehemently disagreed with his assessment, leading to a broader conversation about presidential legacies and current governance.
