A brief drama unfolded at the Ooni of Ife’s 10th Coronation Anniversary in Osun State, Nigeria, when First Lady Remi Tinubu interrupted Governor Ademola Adeleke during his speech. The event, held on Sunday, December 7, 2025, celebrated a decade of Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi’s reign and featured prominent dignitaries, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo and several governors.
As Governor Adeleke spoke, he broke into song, a familiar style of his that often entertains his supporters. However, the First Lady seemed unimpressed, standing up and walking toward him to urge him to focus on his remarks. “Ma pa lẹ e mo,” she said in Yoruba, warning she would cut short his speech if he didn’t wrap up.
The governor nodded, chuckled, and continued speaking, while Mrs. Tinubu returned to her seat. The video of the exchange has sparked widespread reactions online, with many describing the moment as surprising and awkward
