Nigerians, including President Buhari’s Aide, has reacted after popular comedian Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, also known as Mr. Funny or Oga ‘Sabinus, made fun of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
With the help of a viral video, Sabinus has been making waves online. The video shows the comedian having fun with the audience at a recent performance in Port-Harcourt while some skit performers imitate Tinubu.
In response to the video, Bashir Ahmanda, President Buhari’s Aide, wrote on his Twitter page, “This is very insulting Sabinus.”
Another supporter of Tinubu ,Qudus Akanbi Eleyi of Lagos, called out the comedian for the act and urged Twitter users to unfollow the comedian.
While another cross section of supporters, backing ‘Sabinus , claimed he only imitated Tinubu.
@BashirAhmaad said, “In English, what sabinus did is called “mimicking” many great presidents, leaders, actors, actress have been mimicked in the past. Tinubu was mimicked, they didn’t add any words he didn’t say.. if you find this disgusting, that’s how disgusting you candidate appears and sounds.
@firstladyship said,”Sabinus is a young man minding his business. He paid his dues in full. Freedom of Speech is guaranteed under your constitution. The APC will be defeated & sent back to the underworld (whence they came). Please follow @Sabinus1_ for more hilarious contents.”
@muzzie_ola said, “In English, what sabinus did is called “mimicking” many great presidents, leaders, actors, actress have been mimicked in the past. Tinubu was mimicked, they didn’t add any words he didn’t say.. if you find this disgusting, that’s how disgusting you candidate appears and sounds.” Though many weren’t in support of Sabinus’ action, some still showed support.
