By Deborah Mustapha
Following happenings around the country, the All Progressive Congress (APC) Party Chieftain, Bola Tinubu, has been captured to have disrespected Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
The incident happened recently at the Coronation event of Oniru of Iruland, Oba Omogbolahan Lawal.
According to the video that gone viral, it was seen that Tinubu refused to stand up while Ooni of Ife greeted him standing.
One of the reactions Daily News Nigeria gathered stated that it is important for Traditional rulers be respected, especially by Yoruba people.
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Added that regardless of the fact that Monarch don’t hold political power.
In same vein, reference was made back to 2016 when Olusegun Obasanjo, the former President, bowed down to greet a Monarch, even when he was older than him.
Following the comment section, some supported the notion that Tinubu failed to accord Ooni of Ife respect.
On the other hand, some injected that it was of no need for Tinubu to stand up.