Nigerians react on social media as a video shows President Bola Tinubu seemingly ignored by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at his inauguration. The incident has sparked mixed reactions, ranging from criticism of Tinubu's administration to expressions of empathy and claims of video manipulation.
A video circulating on social media captures Nigerian President Bola Tinubu seemingly being overlooked by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during his inauguration. The video, captioned "Ashiwaju looking lost as Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa ignores him while thanking others for gracing his inauguration!", has ignited a wave of reactions from Nigerians online.
The perceived snub has sparked significant discourse, with many expressing frustration and dismay. One commenter sarcastically remarked, "They will come back with a video that they greeted earlier on o," hinting at potential damage control. Another simply shared laughing emojis, suggesting disbelief or amusement at the situation.
A more critical reaction came from a user who stated, "Avoiding ex-convict," reflecting a harsh judgment of Tinubu's past. Another commenter noted, "Might be an interesting oversight tho, cos he was at the back," suggesting the incident could be unintentional due to Tinubu's seating position.
Several others voiced their discontent with Tinubu's presidency. "Tinubu wey Dey find validation," one tweet read, while another noted, "When they know you are a criminal, they will avoid you. The video says it all."
Conversely, some defended Tinubu, calling for the full video to be posted to avoid misinformation. "You need to post the full video. Make una stop all these trash. Enough," one user implored.
The incident highlights the polarized views on Tinubu’s leadership and Nigeria’s international standing, with the video serving as a focal point for broader political and social commentary.
