Reno Omokri Defends Super Falcons for Kneeling to Greet President Tinubu, Citing Cultural Respect

Reno Omokri has slammed Nigerians who criticized the Super Falcons for kneeling to greet President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Remi Tinubu at Aso Rock on Monday, July 28. The female football stars had just returned to the State House Abuja following their historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title win.

While some Nigerians viewed the kneeling as a respectful gesture, others felt it was excessive and undignified. Responding to the critics, Omokri shared a photo of former British Prime Minister Theresa May kneeling to greet Prince William in 2018, highlighting that May was 25 years older than William but still showed him courtesy.

 

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Omokri argued that kneeling or bowing to greet a Head of State or respected elders is a sign of culture, not a loss of dignity. He cited examples of prominent Nigerian leaders like Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and Governor Biodun Oyebanji, who have prostrated to greet traditional rulers, as well as musician Wizkid’s gesture to King Sunny Ade.

In his post, Omokri wrote:
“This is a photo of the then British Prime Minister, Theresa May, kneeling to greet Prince William on Thursday, August 9, 2018, when the Prince of Wales was still third in line to the throne. By age, she is twenty five years older than Prince William. The act of kneeling or bowing down to greet the Head of State of a country and worthy elders does not strip you of your dignity. It only shows that you are a cultured person.

Chief Olusegun Obasanjo is the longest-serving Nigerian leader, yet he prostrates flat to greet the Ooni of Ife and the Olu of Warri. Biodun Oyebanji is the Governor of Ekiti. Nevertheless, he prostrated flat on his stomach to greet Chief Afe Babalola. Wizkid did the same for King Sunny Ade.

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Do not let them gaslight you. The Super Falcons acted in a most dignified manner by kneeling to greet President Bola Tinubu. Only uncultured and uncouth people consider such a civilised and virtuous action as undignified.”

 

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