Nigerians attack TIME Magazine Journalist, Rajvanshi for listing Tinubu among 100 Most Influential Persons

Nigerians have taken to the Twitter handle of Astha Rajvanshi, a journalist with TIME Magazine to slam her for listing president-elect Bola Tinubu among 100 Most Influential People in the world.

Following her article, Nigerians who were displeased by her list, also took a swipe at her for describing Tinubu as a "longtime political power broker" and his efforts in helping to restore Nigeria's democracy in 1999.

Many believed Tinubu did not earn such article or honour as a result of the allegations of corruption and drug case that marred his political career.

Nigerians claim the ongoing controversies surrounding his election victory and his role in the country's economy challenges was enough evidence to not include him.

An upset Nigerian described her as a “useless stupid” woman, while another called her an “Indian buffoon.

Following the numerous backlash on her Twitter handle, the journalist, Astha Rajvanshi proceeded to lock her Twitter account and is yet to comment on the issue.

Supporters of Bola Tinubu have however, praised the journalist, saying her article is proof of Tinubu's leadership and political influence in Nigeria and around the world.

Japheth Joshua Omojuwa: “Astha has had to lock her account because supporters of @PeterObi are attacking her for writing the @TIME piece on @officialABAT. They are now exporting their fascism abroad. It is my hope that this headless mob will find a head soon, to channel their energy into productive ends.”

Bashir Ahmad, “No matter how people see it, Peter Obi’s so-called supporters, the headless mob, are damaging him at home and abroad and making his chances slimmer daily. He may not see it now until they destroy him beyond redemption. As for us, politically, we love to see it. That’s politics!”

Omojadesola: “I don't know why Peter Obi supporters are angry because Asiwaju Bola Tinubu made the time list of 100 most influential persons in the world, are you people enemy of progress? Instead of you to advise Peter Obi to work hard so he will make the list in the future, you are hating"