Outrage as Ooni of Ife erects golden statue of Remi Tinubu
Nigerians express their views after the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, honoured Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, with a golden statue.
The tribute was unveiled during a grand ceremony at Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun State, where the monarch presented several artworks to distinguished guests and dignitaries.
Oba Ogunwusi praised the First Lady for her strong leadership, dedication to education, commitment to women’s empowerment, and efforts to promote national unity. As part of the honor, the Ooni also contributed a 2.7km road, named the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Way, and a pavilion with a monument dedicated to her at the university grounds.
Sharing photos with the first lady on his Instagram page, the Ooni of Ifecaptioned it:
“As I begin my 50th birthday celebrations with meaningful activities for the people of Ile-Ife, I was honored to welcome Her Excellency, the First Lady of Nigeria, to the Royal Court of Ife.
“Her visit, attended by dignitaries, marked the unveiling of the OJAJA hostel, and the commissioning of a 2.7-kilometer road and a pavilion named in her honor at Obafemi Awolowo University. These events reflect our shared commitment to progress for our community and nation.
“Her Excellency’s journey from a student at Obafemi Awolowo University over 41 years ago to a national leader is inspiring. She has consistently championed the rights of women and children across Nigeria, advocating for gender equality, education, and social welfare. Her support for entrepreneurial programs has fostered a new generation of female leaders, contributing to national development.
“Like Her Excellency, I urge all leaders to serve Nigeria with integrity, compassion, and patriotism. Our nation requires socio-economic initiatives that reach all corners, and it is our duty to be sources of hope and strength in shaping Nigeria’s future.”
The gesture has sparked conversations across social media, with Nigerians reacting to the recognition.
A social media user @realTobiAkinbo wrote, “South West Rochas Okorocha iberiberism. The money used in building this nonsense can renovate or equip 50schools with educational equipment.”
Another user @JubaOluwaseun added, “What has she done to deserve this? This is high profile sycophancy.”
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JUST IN: The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, unveiled a golden statue of First Lady Oluremi Tinubu
— Nigeria Stories (@NigeriaStories) October 11, 2024
