Nigerians React To Tinubu’s Inauguration As Nigeria’s 16th President
There are mixed reactions today as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is sworn in as the 16th president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Tinubu was sworn in Monday as the Oath of Office was administered on him by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kayode Ariwoola.
Tinubu, a former Senator and Governor of Lagos State was declared the winner of the February 2023 presidential election by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
While some Nigerians on Twitter are overjoyed to have Tinubu as the President, others described his inauguration as ‘Black Monday.’
A tweep, @RayTilde said: “Alhamdulillah. What a great day! I hope this will be the start of a better Nigeria. May God guide President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, amin.”
Mercy Egbai on her part said: “😂😂😂. Them dun carry their agbero life style enter Abuja 😂😂. Imagine fighting on inauguration day? Reasons why Biden sent a level 9 civil servant to represent him. Na agberotocrazy govt we go see.”
@jeffphilips1 mocked Peter Obi by sharing a photoshopped image of him in military outfit and said: “BREAKING: President of Twitter Spaces and C-in-C of the Obidiot Army, H.E Peter Gregory Obi releases his official portrait after his swearing in yesterday, the 28th of May 2023, even as the Nigerian president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu is sworn in today.
“Kindly hang in your offices.”
One of Tinubu’s aides and photographer Bayo Onanuga wrote: “My family and I at the Eagle Square to witness the swearing-in of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. May God guide him all through his tenure. May his tenure be of immense blessings to all our people.”
@mrluvy tweeted: “Na full entourage follow Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR take oath. Buhari, Aisha, Yusuf, ST, Iyaloja. Crazzzzy stuff.
“A long walk to the Presidency. Congrats President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The 16th President of Nigeria. Black Monday!”
“Peter Gregory Obi won the election, and he is rightfully becoming my president. While your party attempts to impose itself on Nigerians, engaging in humiliating and intimidating tactics, I remain unwavering in my support for Peter Gregory Obi,” @redvap_blondie tweeted.
However, @drchazduke wrote: “The said Tunubu is being sworn in today as President but Nigerians are celebrating and trending Peter Gregory Obi as the President. 🤷🏽 IVotedForPeterObi #IVotedForObiDatti”
@EmirSirdam reaffirmed his support for Peter Obi of Labour Party by writing: “Peter Gregory Obi is my President! NigeriansDidNotVoteTinubu”
@itslzlaramiles also weighed in with a comment, noting: “Dear Peter Gregory Obi, pls find a way to win your court case against Ahmed Tinubu else Nigeria and Nigerians will see shege! The fate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria rests on your shoulder. Dear Adeboye, I pray you grow the strength of Tunde Bakare to speak the truth as well.”
@JayPeeGeneral wrote: “We voted for Peter Gregory Obi and Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed on February 25, 2023. They clearly won the election but INEC decided to impose a drug baron on Nigerians. Let the Judiciary stand up and save our democracy. IVotedForPeterObi IVotedForObiDatti PeterObiWonTheElection”
@Alaksmike shared a photo of Obi and his wife with the caption: “Obi is my president. A drug dealer can never be my president, God forbid bad thing.”
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