President Bola Tinubu has said the criticism from the opposition does not faze him because their actions cannot change the fact that he's President.

According to him, he is a democratic person, which explains why he protects those who abuse and falsely accuse him.

Tinubu made this known while addressing government officials and politicians during a reception in Benue on Wednesday.

“Not everyone will like you in politics, they hate me like hell too. But I’m here, I am the President," he said.

"I even protected my abusers and accusers," he added.

Tinubu visited Benue to condole with the victims of an attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Yelewata community, Benue State.

MyNigeria reported that hundreds were killed by the armed men, who also displaced thousands with their action.