Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has revealed that her husband’s choice to run on a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket during the 2023 elections left her feeling isolated in her own church and strained her faith. In a new memoir titled ‘The Journey of Grace: Giving Thanks in All Things”, the First Lady admitted that the decision, which generated nationwide controversy at the time, deeply affected her relationship with members of her parish and created division among fellow worshippers. She described the moment as a “bitter pill” that tested both her personal faith and her sense of belonging.
The 52-page book, released to mark her 65th birthday, gives Nigerians a rare peek into the private struggles of the woman who stood beside President Bola Tinubu during one of the most turbulent political campaigns in recent history. According to Mrs. Tinubu, the church community she had worshipped with for years became divided after her husband announced his choice of a Muslim running mate. Many Christian leaders and congregants had expressed disappointment and anger at the pairing, seeing it as an imbalance in the country’s religious politics. For the First Lady, this was not just a national issue but also a personal one. She revealed that she was left on her own in the pews, with some members of the congregation keeping their distance.
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“It was a bitter pill for me,” she wrote, recalling how difficult it was to worship in an environment where her family’s political decisions had suddenly become a source of tension. Despite the emotional weight, Mrs. Tinubu said she chose to keep moving forward, holding on to hope and faith in God while standing by her husband’s political ambition.
The Journey of Grace: Giving Thanks in All Things is divided into five chapters, arranged year by year from 2021 to 2025. It provides a personal account of Mrs. Tinubu’s experiences during those years, touching on her family life, faith, and the challenges of being a political spouse. The book comes with a foreword written by Dr. Folashade Olukoya of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, further emphasizing its spiritual angle. In the memoir, the First Lady frames her story around gratitude, noting that even during the toughest battles, she chose to focus on God’s grace. She said each campaign moment was interesting, even though the odds appeared stacked against her husband.
The controversy surrounding the Muslim-Muslim ticket was one of the defining debates of the 2023 election. Many Nigerians argued that the pairing of President Tinubu with Vice President Kashim Shettima, both Muslims, ignored the country’s delicate religious balance. Christian groups and churches voiced strong objections, and the move sparked heated arguments across communities and social gatherings. Critics said the ticket risked widening religious divides, while supporters argued it was a strategic political choice based on competence rather than religion.
Caught in the middle of the storm was Mrs. Tinubu, herself a Christian and an ordained pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God. Her faith, long visible to the public, became a topic of conversation as Nigerians wondered how she reconciled her husband’s decision with her religious beliefs. In the book, the First Lady reveals that the situation tested her faith like never before. She admitted that she had to rely on prayer, strength from her immediate family, and trust in God to withstand the criticism and isolation. “Though it was difficult, I continued to thank God for everything, even when it seemed like everything was against us,” she wrote. Her words highlight not just the political drama but also the human cost of leadership how decisions made in the public arena often weigh heavily on private lives.
Today, as First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs. Tinubu looks back at those trying times with a sense of relief and gratitude. According to her, the experience only reinforced her conviction that God’s plan was at work, even when the journey seemed unbearable. She notes in the memoir that the period taught her the importance of patience, endurance, and grace in leadership. It also reminded her that public service often demands personal sacrifices, especially for family members of political leaders. By sharing her story, Mrs. Tinubu offers Nigerians a behind-the-scenes look at the sacrifices and struggles that accompany political life. While debates about religion and politics continue in the country, her account sheds light on how these national issues play out in personal spaces like homes, churches, and relationships. Her honesty about isolation and faith struggles may resonate with many Nigerians who have faced rejection or misunderstanding because of personal or family choices.
Remi Tinubu says she remains focused on her faith and her commitment to serving Nigerians alongside her husband. She hopes that the lessons of endurance and gratitude outlined in her book will inspire others facing difficult situations to keep trusting God. Please Help Us Follow Breaking News Channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaFWJYN2P59d2FwUA21J