A viral moment has sparked waves of reactions online after Ekiti State Governor, Abiodun Oyebanji, was captured prostrating to greet Prince Tajudeen Olusi, Chairman of the Lagos State Governor’s Advisory Council.
The incident, which unfolded during a courtesy visit by Prince Olusi to the Government House in Ado-Ekiti, was shared by social media commentator A.Ayofe via his X (formerly Twitter) handle.
“On the left is 83-year-old Prince Tajudeen Olusi… On the right is 57-year-old Abiodun Oyebanji,” Ayofe posted. “The younger man despite his office knows to prostrate before the older man, and the older man knows to genuflect before the younger man… especially for the office he holds. This is Yoruba Culture of Respect.”
However, many praised the governor’s humility and the deep-rooted cultural respect among the Yoruba, others debated the place of tradition in modern political settings.
Regardless of stance, the moment has undeniably reignited conversations around culture, age, and public office decorum.
However, there have been several reactions from social media users since the post surfaced.
Kindly read some comments of some people who shared their thoughts on the post below.