IBADAN-– Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has strongly criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over a recent stage-jumping demonstration, accusing the governor of mocking President Bola Tinubu and warning that he would respond in kind to any insults directed at the president.
In a video that circulated widely on Sunday, Igboho described Makinde’s actions as childish and disrespectful. “He was jumping around like a frog and a mad man, insulting Tinubu, saying Tinubu can’t jump like him as if he doesn’t have a father,” Igboho said. “If you insult Tinubu, I will insult you back. Anyone who wants to live long should not mock an elderly person for any reason.”
Igboho further called Makinde’s conduct a disgrace and emphasised the need to show respect to older people. He argued that Tinubu is not as old as some claim, referencing long-serving leaders elsewhere, and stated that the president is “doing Nigerians a favour.”
The remarks followed an event on Thursday, October 22, at the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) South-West Presidential Campaign Town Hall Meeting held at the Ondo State International Conference Centre (The Dome) in Akure. Makinde, the APM presidential candidate for the 2027 election, jumped off the stage to demonstrate physical stamina and energy.
Addressing supporters, the governor said he would not make age an issue in the campaign but would focus on energy and the ability to withstand the demands of leadership. He challenged other presidential candidates to do the same: “When they bring their own presidential candidate, let the candidate come here and also jump down. If they can do that, vote for them.”
Although Makinde did not mention Tinubu by name, many observers interpreted the stunt as a veiled jab at the president’s physical fitness and age ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Igboho’s response has drawn mixed reactions online, with some praising his defence of the president and others questioning the activist’s evolving political stance. Neither Makinde’s camp nor the Presidency had issued an immediate public reply to Igboho’s comments at the time of reporting.
The exchange adds to the intensifying political rhetoric in the South-West as parties and candidates position themselves for the next presidential contest.
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