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On January 26, 2026, Tacha defended Lagos State against criticism regarding overcrowding and filth. She argued that the city’s struggles result from the failure of other governors to build their economies. Tacha specifically criticized Rivers State leaders for stagnation despite massive revenue.
Big Brother Naija star Tacha has sparked a heated debate about Nigeria’s uneven development. She strongly defended Lagos State against claims that the city is dirty and overcrowded.
The reality star argued that Lagos merely suffers from the failures of other states. She believes neglect elsewhere forces millions to migrate to the commercial capital for survival. This outspoken stance comes days after Tacha blasted cowards criticizing Peller during Speed’s visit in another viral video.
The burden on Lagos
Tacha insisted that Lagos is not the problem but rather a symptom of a larger issue. She noted that over 20 million Nigerians live in the city due to a lack of options.
She questioned why other governors escape scrutiny while Lagos takes the heat for the country’s population pressure. The influencer claimed that most state leaders sit in offices for eight years doing absolutely nothing.
Tacha urged critics to direct their anger toward their local leaders instead of the Lagos government. She stated that if just 10 other states performed well, the pressure on Lagos would drop. Her comments often stir the pot, much like when Grok AI defied Tacha and edited her photo recently.
Rivers State stagnation
The social media star used her home state of Rivers as a prime example of wasted potential. She lamented that the oil-rich region has failed to grow despite generating huge revenue for the nation.
She pointed out that many businesses in Port Harcourt have closed down or moved away entirely. Tacha claimed that politics and religion are the only things that currently thrive in the state.
Young people allegedly flee Rivers State because the systems there offer no hope for a better future. She asked why she would stay in a failing state only to criticize the one that works. Tacha warned that hypocrisy helps no one in the fight for a better Nigeria.
A call for respect
She concluded that most beggars in Lagos are actually economic refugees from other failing regions. The star demanded respect for Lagos until other governors decide to wake up and work.
