First Lady Oluremi Tinubu interrupted Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke for spending too much time singing during his remarks at the 10th coronation anniversary of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
The exchange happened during the celebration in Ile Ife when the governor stepped forward to greet the monarch and congratulate the first lady on her new traditional title, Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua.
Adeleke, who is widely known for his lively public displays, began his speech with a brief musical chant instead of proceeding directly with his message. The act drew laughter from some of the guests.
The first lady, who had just been honoured with her title, walked up to the podium and quietly encouraged the governor to continue with his address. She was heard telling him to go ahead with his remarks.
She returned to her seat shortly afterwards, but the governor sang again, prompting her to turn back and caution him more firmly. She told Adeleke that the music should stop and joked that she could switch off the microphone. She also informed him that he had five minutes left to finish his speech.
Guests at the event reacted with surprise and amusement as the brief interaction played out.
The moment circulated widely on social media within hours, with Nigerians giving mixed responses. Some viewers described the scene as lighthearted, while others said it reflected the need to maintain order during a royal ceremony.
The Osun governor went on with his remarks after the first lady’s intervention. His office has not issued a comment on the video and the first lady has also not released a further statement.
