The fliers displayed images of the two women extending a warm welcome to Mrs Tinubu. The governor’s wives claimed the title of First Lady.
Osun: Governor Adeleke’s two wives print separate posters to welcome First Lady, Remi Tinubu
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The two wives of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State have released separate posters to welcome the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to the state.
The president’s wife is due to visit Osun, on Tuesday. Both women – Ngozi and Titilola, have consistently laid claim to the Office of the First Lady in Osun, fueling the recent incident of the right to welcome Tinubu’s wife.
In the battle of supremacy, ahead of Mrs Tinubu’s visit, both women printed separate flyers with their names and pictures welcoming Tinubu.
In her poster, Ngozi Adeleke wrote, “Welcome to the state of living spring. Experience the beauty of Osun State’s landscape,” followed by her signature as the First Lady of Osun State.Meanwhile, in a separate poster, Titilola Adeleke, also welcomed Mrs Tinubu and signed off as the First Lady of Osun State.
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On Monday, the governor’s wives endorsed themselves as the First Lady of Osun State in the two posters sighted by PREMIUM TIMES.
In her poster, Mrs Ngozi featured a picture of Mrs Tinubu alongside the text, “Welcome to the state of living spring. Experience the beauty of Osun State’s landscape.”
However, Mrs Titilola’s welcoming poster featured her picture alongside the First Lady (Mrs Tinubu) and her husband in the middle.
The poster affixed to what appears to be a utility pole bore the message, “Official turning of the SOD ceremony of the Alternative High School For Girls at Oke D.O, Ilesha Road, Osogbo, Osun State—commissioned today, 23rd April 2024 by Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu (CON OON), The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Since Mr Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) assumed office as the 6th civilian governor of Osun State on 27 November 2022, citizens have been pondering the identity of the First Lady.
The governor’s wives played significant roles in his gubernatorial aspirations and campaigns.
Ngozi’s flier of the First Lady of the federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.
Who’s the First Lady?
As the posters kept circulating on social media, the question arose, “Who is the First Lady?”
An X user, Olusola Bauchi (aronvic98), raised concerns about the governor’s wives’ inability to reach a consensus and collaborate effectively. He asked: “Cant they come to a consensus and work together? Is it that difficult?”
Adedotun (remidotun86), another X user, expressed concern that Osun State faced challenges due to the governor’s wives claiming the title of First Lady. He wrote: “OSUN STATE IN A MESS……TWO WOMEN CLAIMING FIRST LADY”
Muhyideen Bolakale, a Facebook user, noted that traditionally, only one lady would represent the office of the governor’s wife, but the current situation in Osun State deviated from this norm.
While some may not perceive the action as detrimental to the state, critical thinkers would recognise the inappropriate circumstances affecting the governor’s household.
“It shows that the governor cannot manage his own marital home. The question that is now begging for an answer is, “If a governor can’t manage his marital affairs, will he effectively manage the affairs of his State?” Bolakale added.
The real First Lady
However, on Monday, the Osun State Government clarified the confusion in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Alimi.
On Monday, the statement shared on the state’s official X page revealed the officially recognised wife of the governor.
It partly read: “The wife of Osun State Governor Titilola Adeleke has described the Tuesday visit of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to Osogbo, the State capital, as yet another important avenue to be maximised to the fullest because of the many goodies associated with such a visit for the growth and development of people, especially women and children’’.
According to the statement, Mrs Titilola hosted members of a special committee established by her husband for the visit of the First Lady.
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Wife of Osun State Governor, Chief (Mrs ) Titilola Adeleke has described the Tuesday visit of the First Lady of the Federal Republic…
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She said Mrs Tinubu’s visit would bring numerous benefits, such as the growth and development of people, especially women and children.
