Dele Momodu has reacted strongly to the video showing an exchange between Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu during a recent event in Ile‑Ife
The incident occurred when Governor Adeleke, known for his celebratory style, began his speech with a song. First Lady Tinubu, recently honoured with the title Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua, approached the podium and warned him to conclude his remarks, threatening to switch off the microphone if he continued singing.
Sharing the video on Instagram, Dele Momodu criticized the First Lady’s actions, describing them as “totally beneath her.” He pointed out that she is not an elected official and has no constitutional authority to publicly reprimand a sitting governor.
Momodu further questioned the religious implications of her intervention, noting that it is surprising for a self‑professed pastor to frown upon a governor’s form of praising God. He also raised concerns about potential double standards, asking whether such an act would have been attempted if a Northern governor were reciting the Holy Qur’an.
While many commentators acknowledged Governor Adeleke’s composure during the encounter, Momodu went on to blame what he described as “squeamish Nigerians” for silently accepting disrespect and overreach from those in positions of influence, calling it a reflection of the nation’s failure to uphold citizens’ rights.
He wrote: ”WHY YOU CAN’T BLAME MRS OLUREMI TINUBU
A member of the OVATION MEDIA GROUP team called me from Ile-Ife last night, frantically. I could feel him almost panting.
“Sir, your Sister has done it again”, he said matter-of-factly…
“Who’s my Sister and what has she done again?,”
“Haa, the First Lady MRS OLUREMI TINUBU insulted GOVERNOR ADELEKE today in public…”
“Why and how?, I asked, almost rhetorically, knowing what my Sister was capable of doing when angry. I was once a victim, shortly before the family attained full blown power. Please, let me digress a little. We had met at the funeral of CHIEF MRS KEMI NELSON, inside the holy sanctuary of the ARCHBISHOP VINING MEMORIAL CHURCH in Ikeja GRA, Lagos…
“Good morning Ma,” I said, most repectfully. Standing by were Dr Femi Olowolafe and Senator Tokunbo Abiru. Suddenly, there was an explosion, totally unprovoked. Mrs Tinubu went like, “Bob Dee, you mean you won’t campaign for my husband?” I wasted no time in responding: “I can’t Ma, I’m in a different party!!” Her Excellency was livid. She said things that were not factual but out of respect for “Uncle Bola” I let it slip…
1. This latest tirade against an elected Governor was totally beneath her for several reasons:
She’s not an elected officer of government and has no role assigned to her in the Constitution of the Federal Republic. It is totally repugnant to openly disgrace, insult, and bully the Chief Executive of Osun State before a global audience, including his own wife. She went too far.
2. It is unbelievable that a self-professed Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God would frown at a Governor praising God. Her Church should be very embarrassed.
3. Would she have tried this with a Northern Governor reciting the Holy Koran before a speech?
4. Why does she think her family owns Nigeria and can publicly go on rampage as she wishes.
5. Many commentators have said she was lucky that Governor Ademola Adeleke is a perfect gentleman.
But I can’t really blame MRS OLUREMI TINUBU. I blame the squeamish Nigerians who chose to be voluntary slaves in their own country. Shame on the cowardly people who’ve sold their inalienable rights for power…”
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