Remi Tinubu Says Critics Are Overblowing ‘Minor Missteps’ After Adeleke Video

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has dismissed the public criticism that followed her brief exchange with Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke at the Ooni of Ife’s 10th coronation anniversary, calling the reaction a “needless controversy.”

In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Mrs Tinubu said observers often exaggerate minor issues and create distractions around leadership.

She wrote:
“Those entrusted with leadership understand their duties and how to steer the affairs of society.
“More often, it is the followers and critics who scrutinise every step, amplify minor missteps, and turn them into needless controversy. Ọṣun lè tèǹtẹ̀ – Osun is ahead.”

Her comment came after a viral video showed her cutting into Adeleke’s moment on stage during the anniversary ceremony, where she received the chieftaincy title of Yeye-Asiwaju of Ile Oodua.

In the clip, she told Governor Adeleke, who was singing before giving his speech:
“I’m giving you five minutes to finish your speech. The music is enough.”

When the governor continued singing, she returned and said:
“I will turn off the microphone. Stop the music.”

The incident sparked widespread debate on social media.

Akintunde Bello, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Adeleke on the Bureau of Social Services, criticised the first lady’s actions, calling them inappropriate toward an elected governor and insisting she should be cautioned.

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