President Bola Tinubu reportedly faced chants of Ba ma yi during another visit to Jos, Plateau State, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, with some people heard expressing rejection of his presence.
The Hausa phrase Ba ma yi loosely translates to We do not want, a chant that has drawn attention amid growing public dissatisfaction with the president and his administration.
A video trending on social media chants during Tinubu’s appearance in Jos, adding to the political debate surrounding the president’s reception during public engagements.
The incident has raised fresh questions about the level of public support for Tinubu, particularly as concerns over economic hardship, insecurity and the rising cost of living continue to dominate national discussions.
Tinubu arrived in the Plateau State capital on Saturday from Yakubu Gowon Airport. Supporters lined the route to the stadium on Zaria Road. They waved flags and brooms while singing and dancing. Party leaders including Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda received him. Governor Caleb Mutfwang hosted the event.
At the stadium Tinubu spoke to the crowd about fighting bandits and terrorists. He promised to rebuild communities for people forced to leave their homes by attacks. He said the government would help turn the Jos airport into a hub for shipping vegetables and potatoes to other countries. He asked residents to forgive him for not visiting hard hit areas in the hinterland after earlier attacks.
The Jos incident comes amid claims of similar expressions of disapproval in the parts of the country.
The repeated appearance of such chants at public events could become a political concern for the Tinubu administration as it faces growing pressure to address Nigerians’ concerns and rebuild public confidence.
