President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received the Oba of Benin, HRH Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, at Aso Rock on Friday, July 14, 2023.
The first-class monarch and his entourage paid a courtesy visit to the president at Aso Rock.
However, President Tinubu bowed to greet the monarch while receiving him at Aso Rock. In the picture circulating on social media, Tinubu was seen bowing for the traditional ruler.
Many social media users have reacted to the picture. They commended the president for respecting culture and tradition and also showing humility despite being the number one citizen of the country. See some reactions below.
Bayo Adedosu said, “Knowing the Culture and Traditions of your constituents is very important. @officialABAT PBAT bowed to greet Oba of Benin, HRH Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, who visited him at Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Friday.
Let’s respect culture and traditions.”
Adebisi Idris said, “@officialABAT is an exemplary leader, despite how exalted his office stands. He never allowed himself to be prisoned by ego, he accorded deserved respect to our traditional fathers.”
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