The All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended Oluremi Tinubu, wife of Bola Tinubu, after she intervened during Governor Ademola Adeleke’s speech at her coronation ceremony as Yeye Asiwaju Ile Oodua in Ile‑Ifẹ on Sunday. According to reports, Mrs. Tinubu threatened to turn off the microphone while the governor was singing, prompting a range of reactions.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the Lagos APC chapter reaffirmed its support for Mrs. Tinubu, describing her actions as measured and patriotic. The party said Governor Adeleke should have behaved more appropriately at the culturally significant gathering and noted that Mrs. Tinubu’s intervention was “rooted in statesmanship, motherly wisdom, and a genuine concern for the dignity of public office.” The APC emphasized that public office demands focus, discipline, and commitment, and that entertainment should not eclipse leadership responsibilities.
The party also highlighted that Governor Adeleke’s frequent public performances have drawn attention away from pressing challenges in Osun State, such as economic development, healthcare, and education. It urged that leaders be judged on performance and policy outcomes rather than their ability to entertain. The APC cautioned against portraying Mrs. Tinubu’s advice as an attack, calling such claims “disingenuous and misleading.” Instead, it framed her counsel as a patriotic reminder to preserve the sanctity of the governor’s office and uphold the expectations of the people of Osun State.
The incident has sparked a broader conversation about the role of leaders in governance and the importance of prioritizing policy outcomes over public performances. As the APC noted, “history is unkind to leaders who mistake popularity and entertainment for competence and effective governance.” The party’s defense of Mrs. Tinubu underscores the ongoing debate about the responsibilities of public office and the need for leaders to remain focused on the challenges facing their communities.
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