A notable scene unfolded during a recent visit by a delegation led by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, to President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa. On Thursday, Tinubu welcomed the Governor-elect of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his Deputy, Dennis Idahosa. The gathering also included Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu, Edo North Senator Adams Oshiomhole, and several other APC governors and party officials.
What caught the attention of Nigerians was the sight of these political leaders kneeling as they greeted President Tinubu. This display of reverence sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with many users expressing disbelief and amusement.
Comments ranged from astonishment at the deference shown by experienced politicians to criticisms of the culture of sycophancy in Nigerian politics. One user remarked, “Elderly men kneeling down, power is crazy,” encapsulating the sentiment of many observers. The scene has reignited discussions about power dynamics and respect within the political landscape in Nigeria, highlighting the lengths to which some leaders will go to demonstrate loyalty to the presidency.
HamzatYinusa: “Elderly Men kneeling down 😂😂😂. Power is crazy.”
angelbertnde101: “Kneeling down ? Primitive country!”
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nigerianoise: “Governance 30%, politics 110%The people are in dire straits.”
jethroE44: “Shameless goat . Bowing for a man that is not your God or even older than you in the name of president. How many times have ever seen a nineteen years old bowing for loel Biden?… Foolish old ozour.”
DipoSpeak: “Why are people still kneeling in this modern age in a government house where the people occupying the office were elected by the populace to serve everyone.
“I understand the they want to show respect and some can argue bowing is also showing too much respect but if that can fly.”
triplerolex: “Tinubu loved to be worshiped as god reason why his team briefed these men to kneel down and worship him.”
