Reactions as Akwa Ibom Governor Stops Pastor Adeboye from Standing Up to Honour Him at an Event
Nigerians and social media users are abuzz after a video surfaced showing Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno preventing Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, from standing to honor him at an event.
In the video shared on X (formerly Twitter), Governor Umo Eno is seen gently telling Pastor Adeboye to remain seated, saying in Yoruba, "Daddy e joko," as the pastor was about to stand with others to honor the governor. Following this, Governor Eno knelt to greet Pastor Adeboye, a gesture that has sparked widespread reactions online.
Sharing the video, a user named Pooja tweeted, "The moment Pastor Adeboye wanted to honour the Gov. of Akwa Ibom, Pastor Umo Eno by standing up to greet him."
The tweet has generated mixed reactions. Some Nigerians have commended Governor Eno for his humility and respect towards the revered pastor, while others expressed surprise at his ability to speak Yoruba.
Here are some screenshots of reactions from Nigerians and social media users: [Screenshots from Twitter]