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A viral 59-second clip of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ignited a wave of mixed reactions across social media.

The footage, captured by Channels TV during a public event, shows the President addressing the nation's persistent security challenges in a delivery style that has left citizens deeply divided.

When questioned about Nigeria’s insecurity crisis, Tinubu emphasized that the core issue boils down to "the law" and the "obedience of law." He further sought to highlight the sanctity of human life over banditry by referencing an ancient scripture.

"Even in the beginning of life, where we take this from, a child was replaced with animal," Tinubu said, invoking the story of Abraham’s sacrifice to underscore the value of human existence. "And that is what the value of life is all about."

The clip quickly went viral, reflecting a polarized public mood amidst growing frustration over ongoing security threats. Critics on platforms like X mocked the President's delivery, characterizing his meandering style as incoherent and disconnected from the urgency of Nigeria's security realities.

Conversely, some defenders interpreted his remarks as a profound religious and moral plea for law, order, and the preservation of human life. They argued that the analogy, though unconventional, targeted the core spiritual and legal principles needed to combat banditry.

As Nigeria continues to battle complex security threats, the intense online debate underscores the heightened scrutiny on the presidency, proving that for many Nigerians, the manner in which leadership communicates is just as vital as the policies they implement.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4q9uDhKXO0

Listen to President Tinubu's answer to the current wave of insecurity bedevilling the nation. (Please what is this man saying in this video?) Can anyone explain? How can this be his take on the current state of insecurity in Nigeria? Bro i am weeping 😭
If you watch this video… pic.twitter.com/b6moXWCnif

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Tinubu is totally lost, he doesn't know what to do, that may be the reason why he has resorted to using all kinds of wayo wayo to bring himself back to the presidency, but God is much more bigger than him and his evil co travellers.

We fully understand the games

Just look at one of his handlers in the background warning the journalists not to ask any further questions. What a disgrace!

Incoherent gibberish incongruent with thought provoking questions asked. No wonder he is yet to say anything about the gruesome kidnap and killing in Oyo state.

Now imagine this is the misfit of a fella in charge of a nation as the C-in-C? God abeg! See the fella asking journalists to stop asking further questions. Nigeria can't continue with this imp.

The man tinubu is not mentally stable . You jumps from one sentence from another topic to another within secs,he can't concentrate on a particular subject or topic for more than a minute ,doing that stresses His brains . The verdict is that he not mentally fit,no wonder he his policies has been inconsistent

They could not even make a down payment for a roasted corn of electricity.

President that has been battling advanced dementia. He doesn't have the presence of mind to be in office. This man simply doesn't have the mental abilities to process information and proffer solutions. Tinubu belongs no other place but in a nursing home. Supporting this man as president of this nation is nothing short of the highest level of desperate wickedness.

It's now obvious that tinubu has lost his senses , he's not in-charge ..

What a country

muyico:
We fully understand the games

Is that because you know this is the game Tinubu and APC played to make Buhari president in 2015, four years after calling him expired

Emperor Kee Dem Yung doing what he knows how to do best,
Kee Americans in Chicago
Kee his people is Nigeria

Spits

LagosOrigin:
It's now obvious that tinubu has lost his senses , he's not in-charge ..

What a country

Nlfpmod

He is very much in charge and focused on his reelection next year, with 3rd term agenda to be life president, which Obasanjo failed to get in 2007.

Nigerians

E ku iroju o

If you nor understand Yoruba nah you know o

Tinubu supporters should be totally shamed of themselves

As in real shame

See the person them dey support.

But Obi is their problem and the one that they see in their dreams everyday

I'm sure he can't even remember 1 plus 1 again

This is one of the reasons why they say old people should not be in government for any reason whatsoever

Shame!

Cutezt:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4q9uDhKXO0

http://youtube.com/post/Ugkx6ycLW0TzVUb1qCctcQxowR5iU0aK2RGW?si=Pazo6yTpzukHHhIN

Nlfpmod Mynd44

ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG WITH WHAT PRESIDENT TINUBU SAID.

HE WAS CALLING FOR A GREATER MORAL SENSE AMONG NIGERIANS.

THE ANIMAL WAS PUT IN PLACE OF THE HUMAN BEING IS A SIMPLE MESSAGE: WE MUST VALUE HUMAN LIFE.

HIS JOB IS NOT ONLY TO DEPLOY TROOPS AND THE MILITARY TO DANGER ZONES, BUT TO SPEAK AS THE CONSCIENCE OF THE NATION, AND REMIND NIGERIANS OF THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE.

ONLY SOMEONE WHO HATES HIM ALREADY WILL HAVE A PROBLEM WITH WHAT HE SAID.

This is the man at the helm of affairs in a country of over 200 million people

Kemetian:
ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG WITH WHAT PRESIDENT TINUBU SAID.

HE WAS CALLING FOR A GREATER MORAL SENSE AMONG NIGERIANS.

THE ANIMAL WAS PUT IN PLACE OF THE HUMAN BEING IS A SIMPLE MESSAGE: WE MUST VALUE HUMAN LIFE.

HIS JOB IS NOT ONLY TO DEPLOY TROOPS AND THE MILITARY TO DANGER ZONES, BUT TO SPEAK AS THE CONSCIENCE OF THE NATION, AND REMIND NIGERIANS OF THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE.

ONLY SOMEONE WHO HATES HIM ALREADY WILL HAVE A PROBLEM WITH WHAT HE SAID.

Of course you will defend.

Shebi una defend balabulu.. bulaba

An apt response from the president

out of over 240million see who dey represent una🌚🌚🌚, I cringed watching this

Old age is finally telling on him. He should have just allowed Osinbajo to be President and stay as an elder stateman and political father, but his greed for power got the best of him.

Now look at him, what a shame.

Sabadon:
out of over 240million see who dey represent una🌚🌚🌚, I cringed watching this

TINUBU IS 1000 TIMES MORE INTELLIGENT THAN YOUR BREWERY BUILDER WHO WAS ROUNDLY CONDEMNED AS "USELESS" WHEN HE WAS GOVERNOR OF ANAMBRA.

NOBODY CALLED TINUBU USELESS AS LAGOS STATE GOVERNOR.

QUITE THE OPPOSITE.

WHICH IS WHY YOUR BREWERY BUILDER LIVES IN LAGOS TILL TOMORROW.

Noted.

More characters needed.

Bat is an unsound mind don't let those gilberish he speaks fool you. He has ran the country totally to the ground that I doubt Nigeria will ever get back from in 30yrs time. We are now a joke all around the world, small south Africa has chased us away, even Ghana showed strength by welcoming their citizens but in Nigeria, you are left to your faith.

Bro doesn't know he is the president

muyico:
We fully understand the games

Abi oh. Make dem wipe everybody from Oyo, Kwara and Ekiti that one no concern me. Na PBAT till 2040

Roasted corn of electricity ke! Don't be as confused as this endemic President o......Tinubu na disaster.....

plessis:
They could not even make a down payment for a roasted corn of electricity.

You have failed your exam already sir
I mean -0
Did you listen to the question and i know you heard the answer ... dp they corolate ... no hates here okay

Just asking ??

Kemetian:
ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG WITH WHAT PRESIDENT TINUBU SAID.

HE WAS CALLING FOR A GREATER MORAL SENSE AMONG NIGERIANS.

THE ANIMAL WAS PUT IN PLACE OF THE HUMAN BEING IS A SIMPLE MESSAGE: WE MUST VALUE HUMAN LIFE.

HIS JOB IS NOT ONLY TO DEPLOY TROOPS AND THE MILITARY TO DANGER ZONES, BUT TO SPEAK AS THE CONSCIENCE OF THE NATION, AND REMIND NIGERIANS OF THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE.

ONLY SOMEONE WHO HATES HIM ALREADY WILL HAVE A PROBLEM WITH WHAT HE SAID.

Now that's a response from the president of the federal Republic of naija

May this response favour me and my family,insha Allah😃

anonimi:
He is very much in charge and focused on his reelection next year, with 3rd term agenda to be life president, which Obasanjo failed to get in 2007.

This is actually true. The 3rd term agenda

I dont drink so I have zero idea of who a brewery builder is, but guy man politics and sentiments aside just listen to that clip does it make sense at all, if na your friend dey talk like that would you be proud of him

Kemetian:
TINUBU IS 1000 TIMES MORE INTELLIGENT THAN YOUR BREWERY BUILDER.

Even if you ask the dunce a simple question such as! Amoda, who is your father?
The Sinaloa cartel associate would still mumble a stream of incomprehensible bullshit: "when you reach the land of jeroboam, around the junction of the four markets, mama titi knows this very well"