The Digest:
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State caused a social media storm after mistakenly suggesting President Tinubu was deceased during a prayer at a public hearing. The slip-up, which went viral, has sparked mixed reactions online.
Key Points
- Governor Uzodinma accidentally referred to former President Buhari as deceased during a prayer at the Constitution Review Zonal Public Hearings.
- The slip occurred while praying for the souls of departed leaders, mistakenly beginning with, "May the soul of former President Bola...," before quickly correcting himself.
- The incident was recorded on video and rapidly spread across social media, drawing widespread reactions.
- Many Nigerians expressed shock and criticism, highlighting the sensitivity of the mistake given Buhari’s recent public appearances.
- Some social media users mocked the blunder, creating memes and sarcastic comments.
- Defenders argued that it was an honest mistake, attributing it to nervousness or a lapse in speech.
- There has been no official comment from Uzodinma or his team, nor from President Tinubu’s representatives regarding the incident.
- The blunder overshadowed the otherwise serious constitutional event aimed at gathering public input for legislative reforms.
Governor Uzodinma’s prayer gaffe, mistakenly referring to Buhari as deceased, quickly went viral, sparking both criticism and support. The slip-up has become a trending topic, overshadowing the purpose of the constitutional hearing.
Sources: Vanguard, Channels TV, DBN
