Kazeem Owoseni
The action of a newly sworn-in Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, who prostrated for President Bola Tinubu, during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Ministers in Abuja, on Monday, August 21, 2023.
Audu, in a video clip posted online, by Channels Television, was seen prostrating for the President, shortly after signing his oath of Office.
The newly sworn-in Minister after signing his oath of office, went ahead and prostrated for the President, before giving him a handshake, which President Tinubu also stood up to shake his hand, and also took some photographs with him.
However, the minister’s action has caused mixed reactions online, with some people seeing it as a sign of respect, while some see it as encouraging Godfathers in politics.
See some of the reactions below:
“@harunaibrahim wrote: This indicates that the selection process was not competency-based, but loyalty and Godfathers.”
“@tequaneV: When you know it’s about to go down for you finally….”
“@lordleomax wrote: Traditional Leadership disguised as democracy.”
“@EmmanuelAdesa11 wrote: It’s time to chop.”
“@DUKEVALENTINO88 wrote: Mr President seemed pleased with it. I suppose it’s cultural.”
“@Sulaiman_Abare: This is so unprofessional.”
“@SexyClaier wrote: Things they happen😀.”
“@YOlajuwone wrote: He’s a respectful, well-raised boy..”
“@lolusada wrote: He emulated the Yorùbá tradition. Some would call him an Omolúàbí.”
“@gmac_im wrote: Reducing governance to rascality.”
