First Lady Remi Tinubu Sends Message to Gov Adeleke’s Wife as Reactions Trail Viral Video
- Remi Tinubu's birthday message to Titilola Adeleke, the Osun State Governor's wife, has drawn praise amid drama between the families
- Commentators such as Farooq Kperogi had criticised the First Lady’s tone in the trending clip, calling it inappropriate for a public setting
- Akintunde Babatunde also faulted the exchange and urged public officials to maintain courtesy and cultural respect at official events
First Lady Remi Tinubu has sent warm birthday wishes to the wife of the Osun State Governor, Titilola Adeleke, praising her work and joining in celebrating her 60th birthday.
Her message came as public debate continued over a viral video featuring both women and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke at a recent event in Ile-Ife.
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In a post on X, Senator Tinubu described Titi Adeleke as a committed figure in the service of Osun residents and prayed for her continued well-being.
She said:
“I join your husband, the Governor of Osun State, His Excellency Senator Ademola Adeleke, your children, family, friends and loved ones to celebrate you, as you mark this milestone of 60 years.”
Remi Tinubu sends birthday message amid controversy
Remi Tinubu commended the Osun first lady’s involvement in the Renewed Hope Initiative and wished her joy, health and peace.
The goodwill message, shared publicly, arrived at a moment when a separate episode featuring the first lady and Governor Adeleke had drawn significant public attention.
The video showed Remi during her installation as Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodu’a, asking Governor Adeleke to conclude his remarks.
She reportedly said, 'I give you 5 minutes to conclude your speech. Enough with the music, or I will switch off the microphone.'
The clip has since circulated widely and triggered intense discussions online.
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Prominent commentators react to First Lady's message
US-based journalism professor Farooq Kperogi described the scene as troubling.
He wrote that the First Lady’s tone and manner raised concerns and recalled earlier warnings he had received about her perceived attitude.
He argued that it was not the instruction itself that was alarming, but the way it was given.
Kperogi said the video matched past observations shared with him, suggesting that the incident may be revealing traits that were previously unseen.
CJID boss calls for decorum at events
The Executive Director of the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), Akintunde Babatunde, also reacted to the clip.
He said the exchange did not reflect the cultural values of Yoruba tradition, particularly at an event held in the region, adding that the governor, as the host, deserved courtesy.
Babatunde noted that the incident represented a rising trend of entitlement among public figures, calling the moment distasteful and urging those involved to uphold basic decency in public interactions.
The reactions continue to shape online conversations even as the First Lady’s birthday message to Mrs Adeleke received positive remarks from supporters.
Remi Tinubu raises N20bn for National Library
Legit.ng earlier reported that Senator Oluremi Tinubu had given an update on donations for the National Library project in Abuja.
Nigeria's First Lady said over N20 billion had been raised from donations for the project, falling under the Education Ministry.
President Bola Tinubu’s wife had asked Nigerians to help fund the completion of the National Library as a major birthday gift to her.
Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
