Table of Contents

  1. Incident Overview
  2. Social Media Reaction
  3. Public Reactions

Nigerian First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has threatened to turn off Governor Adeleke’s microphone for singing during an event.

This incident occurred in Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Sunday, during the first lady’s installation as Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua.

A viral video on social media captured the governor singing worship songs while delivering a speech at the event.

Interrupting Adeleke, Remi Tinubu approached the stage to caution him to cease singing or she would turn off the microphone.

She was seen gesturing and stating, “I give you five minutes to finish your speech; enough with the music, or I will turn off the microphone.”

This incident has ignited controversy on social media, with many questioning her character for publicly admonishing a governor in such a manner.

Aremo3825981 commented, “What do you think will happen if he sings ‘on your mandate we shall stand’?”

U_y_a_i remarked, “Unacceptable public conduct. There are more appropriate ways to communicate time limits than threatening to cut off a Governor’s mic.”

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FAQ

What led to the First Lady's warning to Governor Adeleke?

The First Lady interrupted the governor during his speech when he began singing worship songs, warning him to conclude his speech or she would turn off the microphone.

How did the public react to this incident?

The incident sparked controversy on social media, with users questioning the appropriateness of the First Lady's actions and expressing concerns about her public conduct.