Social media Erupts With Reactions As Omokri Shuts Down Outrage Over Falcons Kneeling For Tinubu

The President and First Lady had hosted Nigeria’s senior women’s football team following their historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) triumph. During the visit, some team members knelt as a gesture of respect while greeting the first couple.

While many Nigerians viewed the gesture as a traditional sign of respect, others criticized it as excessive and undignified. Reacting to the backlash, Omokri posted a photo of former British Prime Minister Theresa May curtseying to Prince William—who at the time was third in line to the British throne—despite being 25 years his senior.

Omokri argued that showing deference to a Head of State or an elder through gestures such as kneeling or bowing does not diminish one’s dignity but instead reflects a person’s cultural upbringing.

He noted that even former President Olusegun Obasanjo bows completely to traditional rulers like the Ooni of Ife and the Olu of Warri, and that Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti once lay prostrate before Chief Afe Babalola. Likewise, music star Wizkid bowed in deep respect to music icon King Sunny Ade.

Omokri concluded with a sharp rebuke:
“Are you better than them? No wonder you are where you are! Don’t let anyone gaslight you. The Super Falcons acted with grace and culture. Only the uncultured would see such noble conduct as disgraceful.”