Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, attended the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria, sparking various reactions.
The ceremony took place on Friday at the Council Chamber of the State House in Abuja, where Justice Kekere-Ekun took the oath of office, pending her Senate confirmation.
On Monday, a user on X shared a picture showing Seyi at the event. An investigation into the image’s authenticity confirmed that it was not photoshopped. A Google reverse image search showed no signs of the picture being altered or previously circulated.
His presence during the swearing of the new CJN has elicited mixed reactions from Nigerians. Some of their comments are captured below.
@BadmusFranca typed: “Don’t be surprised when he becomes a governor tomorrow. He is being mentored.”
@alto_nate said: “He’s learning the ropes. Na your next president o”
@Don17488409: “They have turned this country to a joke, family affair.”
@INwaudunna37240: posted, “Anything is possible in Nigeria take it or leave it.”
@USMOVIC posted: “It’s their turn.”