Dr Ope Banwo, a prominent supporter of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, has announced his congratulations to President Bola Tinubu on his successful swearing-in ceremony as the 16th Nigerian president.
Despite his reservations about the electoral process that led to President Tinubu’s victory, Banwo chose to prioritize peace over conflict.
He shared his message of congratulations on Twitter, along with his colleague @NaijaLivesMattr, on May 30th.
Banwo emphasized the importance of a peaceful transition of power, even as some parties continue to pursue their grievances through legal channels.
He concluded his message with the hashtags #LongliveNigeria and #NaijalivesMatter.
He wrote: “Myself and @NaijaLivesMattr congratulate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his swearing in as President of Nigeria. Despite our continuing reservation with the whole electoral process, we are thankful for a peaceful transition of power even as aggrieved parties continue to peacefully pursue their mandates in our law courts. Peace is ALWAYS better than war. #LongliveNigeria #NaijalivesMatter”
Obidients react Supporters of Peter Obi, popularly called the ‘obidients’ have reacted to Banwo’s congratulatory message to President Tinubu.
Julius Ezurike @julsezurike, said he is disappointed with Banwo’s action and considers it a double standard. “If you don’t congratulate him, it doesn’t translate to a non-peaceful state. Keeping quiet could have been a much saner option especially on our journey to a new Nigeria. Seems like you are playing double standards. Coming from you, it’s disappointing”
Sir G O –LP @Analyst_Godwin, said Banwo committed an offence for congratulating President Tinubu. “Dr. Ope needs clarification. He needs to find out where he belongs. “Congratulating a thief is an offense, Sir. Even if the court case didn’t produce Peter Obi as the president, I will never congratulate a thief.”
Another Twitter user, pharmzy @pharmsy_canada, asked if Banwo would have congratulated the President if his loved one had been killed during the general election. “If your loved one was among those killed in the sham election, will you congratulate him? “Hypocrites everywhere”
AnkaDede LP @AnkaDede, wondered why Banwo could congratulate President Tinubu for a “stolen mandate” “For real? Waow!! Congratulating a stolen Mandate? Well, start getting ready with your next congratulatory message because #PeterObiIsComing!!! “
Article updated 2 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
