Dayo Fashola, an assistant to former Osun State governor Adegboyega Oyetola, has defended First Lady Oluremi Tinubu in the wake of the much-discussed incident involving Governor Ademola Adeleke at the Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi’s coronation anniversary in Ile-Ife.
Fashola claims that Tinubu and Adeleke’s conversation was never meant to be derogatory, but rather to make sure the celebration ended on schedule so guests could safely go home.
Speaking on her verified Facebook account, Fashola mentioned that many of the event’s dignitaries—including more than 29 wives of different state governors—had to return, with many of them traveling from as far north as the North.
She said Tinubu’s demand for promptness was reasonable and essential because time was running out and visibility was getting poor in the evening.
According to Fashola, the First Lady’s apparent anger was caused by worries over the visitors’ safety and orderly departure.
“The exchange between Governor Adeleke and Her Excellency, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, CON was intended to ensure a judicious use of time rather than to disparage the Governor,” she wrote.
Concern over the early departure of the more than 29 wives of different state governors who were present, along with other dignitaries, who were waiting for the event to conclude so they could be transported back to their respective states, was the apparent source of Her Excellency’s irritation. Keep in mind that a large portion of the visitors were from the far north.
She had to warn the Governor to be time-conscious once more because time was running out and visibility was getting worse in the evening. It wasn’t as serious as some are making it out to be, and it was humorous.
Since many of her important visitors needed to go back to their destinations on time, even Her Excellency yearned for their tolerance to forego formality while giving her own address.
“Remember that helicopter visibility is almost nonexistent at night. Once again, congratulations to our Yeye Asiwaju of the entire Oodua land and territories.”
