- Nigeria’s First Lady Remi Tinubu’s interaction with Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke sparked controversy.
- The incident occurred during the tenth anniversary of Ifeoni’s coronation.
- Video of the event showed Governor Adeleke, who is known for his singing and dancing, preparing to deliver a speech.
Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, recently sparked controversy over her interactions with Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, who is also the uncle of music star Davido.
The incident occurred over the weekend during the tenth anniversary of Ifeoni’s coronation. A video circulating online showed Governor Adeleke, known for his love of dancing and singing, preparing to deliver a speech on stage. He began by singing a Christian hymn to thank God and then began to speak.
At this point, the first lady approached him on stage and asked, “Are we in church?” When she handed him the speech and made a gesture, it was obvious that he had a short reading time. Despite this, Governor Adeleke continued to sing, prompting the First Lady to return and warn: “I’m going to turn off the microphone.”
The interaction drew criticism from some observers, who viewed her approach as disrespectful to the elected governor. Some also referenced past controversies involving the first lady and former senator, suggesting this behavior was consistent with previous incidents.
On the other hand, some questioned whether it was appropriate for the governor to sing during a formal address.
See the video here:
Read some of the comments below:
@deekay_d.k: “Honestly she has no right…imagine doing this to an elected governor, let’s not forget they voted for her husband not her.”
@akin.jamez: “Since they take money to buy anything from 9ja.”
@ju_sapphire: “Why are you all surprised that a woman can actually be a senator?”
@bolade215: “It was just a playful gesture, not that deep.”
@dozy0101: “una Remi’s behavior is extremely embarrassing!!! A complete embarrassment to the governor and his office!! Una Remi did not respect the agreement? Kay wants to be the first lady of a country.”
