The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Sunday had a public altercation with Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, during an event marking the 10th coronation anniversary of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, in Ile-Ife, Osun State.
The incident occurred at the ceremony where the First Lady was also conferred with the chieftaincy title of Yeye-Asiwaju of Ile Oodua. The event attracted several dignitaries from across the country, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, serving and former governors, senators, and traditional rulers.
During the celebration, Governor Adeleke took to the podium to deliver a speech. In his customary style, the governor briefly danced and began singing, drawing reactions from the audience. At that point, Senator Tinubu approached him and reportedly said, “I’m giving you five minutes to finish your speech. The music is enough.”
Despite the warning, Adeleke continued singing. The First Lady returned and added, “I will turn off the microphone. Stop the music.”
Videos of the exchange have since gone viral on social media, sparking widespread reactions and debate over the propriety of the confrontation.
The incident comes amid Governor Adeleke’s ongoing political realignment following his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In his resignation letter dated November 4, 2025, addressed to the PDP chairman of Sagba Ward 2 in Ede, Adeleke cited internal party crisis as the reason for his exit. On December 2, Adedamola Adebayo emerged as the PDP’s candidate for the 2026 Osun governorship election. Adeleke is reportedly shopping for another platform to seek a second term.
Meanwhile, speaking after receiving her chieftaincy title, Senator Tinubu expressed strong optimism about Nigeria’s future under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, declaring that the nation’s prosperity from next year would be “unstoppable.”
“By 2026, Nigeria will be in prosperity. Other countries will come and borrow money from us. Those wondering how we will do it, we will show them,” she said.
The First Lady also thanked the Ooni of Ife for the honour, noting that the conferment brought her back into the social spotlight, adding that her last major social outing was during her 50th birthday celebration.
