A nursing student in Delta State, Nigeria, is facing disciplinary action for posting a viral video that appears to reject the country’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as their “mother.”
The incident occurred during the First Lady’s visit to the state, where she was introduced as “everyone’s mother” – a customary title for First Ladies in Nigeria.
However, the students responded with “Na your mama be this,” meaning “This is your mother,” refusing to accept the designation.
The student, Osato Edobor, has been accused of engaging in a “malicious act” by recording and posting the video on social media.
The school’s provost, Evbodaghe Rita Ogonne, has issued a disciplinary query, stating that this is a punishable offense according to the Student Handbook.
The video has sparked widespread reactions, with many linking the students’ response to growing discontent over economic hardship and insecurity in the country under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Critics argue that the students’ actions were not disrespectful, but rather a reflection of their frustration with the current state of affairs.
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