The Digest:
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has responded to criticism following an encounter with Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke at the Ooni of Ife’s coronation anniversary. She described the reaction as an exaggeration of a minor misstep in leadership.
Key Points:
- The First Lady was conferred the chieftaincy title Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua at the event.
- She reportedly asked Governor Adeleke to stop singing and limited his remarks to five minutes.
- In a Facebook post, she stated followers often “amplify minor missteps” into controversy.
- Public reaction on social media has widely condemned the act as disrespectful and dictatorial.
- Many compared the incident to past conduct by former First Lady Patience Jonathan.
- Critics questioned whether the response would have been the same for a northern governor.
- The Osun State Government has yet to officially comment on the incident.
Sources: The Nation
