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Following opposition criticisms on Vice President Yemi Osinbajo with a controversial comparison with US Vice President Mike Pence, Nigerians on social media have come out in defence of the VP Osinbajo.

This comes as US VP Pence on Wednesday publicly broke with President Donald Trump, saying he cannot submit to Trump’s demands for him to overthrow the results of the 2020 US election after Joe Biden won more popular and electoral college votes than Trump. On Thursday, the US Electoral College also confirmed Biden as the winner of the US presidential election.

Also Thursday, Trump’s supporters stormed the US Capitol Hill complex, which many have condemned and described as a shameful day for America’s democracy. “Yesterday the president of the United States incited an armed insurrection against America,” US Speaker Nancy Pelosi said.

Many Nigerians on social media have noted that this has never been the case in Nigeria under President Buhari. They added that the comparison between Pence’s action and Trump and Osinbajo in relation to Buhari was partisan and not based on facts, especially as the issue was based on allegiance to the US constitution and not personal biases or loyalty to a person.

According to Nigerians, Osinbajo has always stood for truth, justice and upheld democracy as Nigeria’s number two citizen. Others pointed to the fact that the VP The VP respects and upholds the tenets of the Constitutions and rule of law. They noted that it was Osinbajo (then as Acting President) who sacked the former Director General, State Security Service, Lawal Daura, when he violated the sanctity of the National Assembly. Osinbajo had then described the unauthorised takeover of the National Assembly complex “as a gross violation of constitutional order, rule of law and all acceptable notions of law and order.”

Also, others pointed to the VP’s direct role in ensuring that the Federal Government meet the demands arising from the EndSARS protests, including the disbandment of the controversial Special Anti-Robbery squad unit (SARS) and the establishment of judicial panels to prosecute police brutality and ensure justice for victims.

Nigerians further noted that there is no comparison with Pence’s action as Osinbajo has been the most active and selfless VP in Nigeria’s history, owing to the continuous efforts he is shown in the discharge of his duties as Nigeria’s number two citizen.

Below are some reactions from Nigerians on social media.

Kolade Lionel

@leokolade

Comparing *VP Pence* with *VP Osinbajo* smirks of utmost *ignorance* . *Osinbajo* whom even the opposition has hailed for his *immense contribution* to Judicial Reform, Security and most importantly the Economy of this nation

While it is proper that we hold public officers accountable, it is honorable to do a bit of research and *give credit to those who are doing Something Right* .

Mayowa Olaniyan @olaniyanmayowa wrote, “Even in the midst of this mess Pence never stood up to his Boss but stood to uphold the Constitution. Just like Pence, Osinbajo stands for the Nigerian constitution and not against his Boss. The Sacking of Lawal Daura is a testament to this fact.

Not every VP can be like Atiku.”

Gloria Adagbon @gloria_adagbon noted that the comparison was false, stating that “VP Osinbajo is loyal & dedicated to helping his boss serve Nigeria better. During #EndSARS Osinbajo stood for Nigeria by his patriotic actions.”

Olalekan Adigun

@MrLekanAdigun wrote

Osinbajo is certainty out of the list of politicians to be dragged in Nigeria

He posted a writeup that reads

Lets stop the comparison and respect Prof Yemi Osinbajo for all his efforts even as the Vice President, if not for him during #ENDSARS Our demands wouldn’t even be anywhere, he has also been following up on the judicial panel and standing up for the youth. Who is Pence?

Solomon Adamu @Solex2030 said, “This comparison has no basis, there was never a time that

@ProfOsinbajo had choose between the Constitution of Nigeria and @MBuhari and he choose the later. This only shows how your heart is filled with hatred for his achievement in life

CBN Gov Akinsola @cbngov_akin1 added that “there is no basis for comparison between US Mike Pence in relation to his role as Trump’s deputy and Osinbajo’s role as Nigeria’s VP under President Buhari. Trump’s actions many times incited rebellion against the American constitution.”

Esiso Mefenaye Fredrick @Mefe_icewrote, “Do you recall the removal of the CJN. What was his comment on the constitutionality of the move? Or the midnight DSS abduction of supreme court judges?”

The hypocrisy with Nigerian twitter people is heart wrenching. Public Education is *URGENTLY NEEDED* in Nigeria!

Tony Omatsone

@2bits66_

Let’s focus on our own and make Nigeria better for good, it is out of place and hypocritical comparing Osinbajo to Pence

He also posted a writeup that read: If anyone would compare *VP Pence* who does practically nothing, that even the most uneducated Americans can agree to his docility to *Osinbajo* in 2021, then we have really lost it.

David Yakubu @Yakubu_Prince1 tweeted “US vice president can say that but Nigeria Vice President is more active than Mike Pence when he was in office as US VP do you home work well.”

Olayemi Esan @Olayemiesan noted that “It was the VP who ensured that the military authorities are subjected to civilian authority on the matter of the investigation of the Lekki shooting by setting up the Panels including the one in Lagos and ensured the military went to the Panel to answer questions.”

KekereAwo @lekeolawale also added, “You missed it Have you read the constitutional power of both VP Mike pence under the US constitution is the president of the senate, Osibanjo is not

There is no basis of comparison and it’s not about loyalty. It is what is expected of Mike pence to do constitutionally.”

�єא @Lexanyi said, “VP Osinbajo is ALWAYS the voice and activist inside govt calling to order every act that is against the Nigerian Constitution and securing Presidential authority to reverse same.”

Olayemi Esan @Olayemiesan wrote “It was @ProfOsinbajo whose voice was heard loud and clear condemning the shooting incident at Lekki and standing with the people of Lagos when no one in power was speaking about it. This is inspite of the fact that he as VP had no direct supervisory role over security matters.

Martin Umaru @Martynez27 said, “That’s a very poor comparison of things and that of Osinbanjo … His loyalty to the Nigerian Constitution hasn’t been tested up to that level. What should he resign for?”

Jack Obinyan (Mr Jack) tweeted, “Seeing Osibanjo trending on Twitter I knew it was an attack. His loyalty to our democracy is paining some to their bone marrows, they would wish he declared himself President when Baba was ill. Eeyah, you guys will have to wait till 2023. You can take Ibuprofen till then!”

ALHAJI.OMO IYA WAEC. @OMOIYAWAEC77, on his handzle wrote, “If you like, compare Osinbajo with the devil, kokanye, but you see the friendship, understanding, and loyalty between these two was ordained by Almighty God. Nothing will separate them. Osinbajo remains the best Vice President, the entire continent ever produced.”

Ekitiketekan1 @EkitiKetekan1 “Osinbajo’s reforming the civil justice system in the state of Lagos, 1. Reduce the backlog of cases in the High Court. Extend the accessibility of the legal system to the wider population. 2. Reduce the average delays and duration of commercial cases before the civil courts.

Another wrote, “When I see Osibanjo trending. His Excellency VP Prof. Yemi Osinbajo is the leader that upholds the constitution and democracy. Promoting access to justice & honours the Judiciary autonomy, growing the Economy. Preaching unity. Resilience to solve & face national issues.”

“One man openly condemned SARS and secured Presidential authority to dissolve SARS. One man directed the formation of judicial panels across the country to get justice for victims of police brutality. One man has made sure FG programs get to the grassroot. That man is Osinbajo.”

Adeagbo Opeyemi @AdeagboOpeyem17, wrote, “Professor Osinbajo is a man that can never be dragged. His integrity, dignity, value, brilliance and loyalty to his country and office speak for him. Simply the best!”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/01/nigerians-defend-osinbajo-against-comparison-with-us-vp-pence/

Cc
Seun
Mynd44
Lalasticlala

We have so many hypocrites in this country, how can you hate such a hardworking VP like Osinbajo ? As a matter of fact, this man has being the most active VP ever. I hope he becomes the president comes 2023.

Osinbajo is a Prof of law, he knows why a leader should act according to constitution of the country. Many don't know this that what Pence did was in accordance with provision of law and construction of America. So there is no reason for comparison.

Pence didn't stop or Stepdown when his boss sabotage Obama care or refused to sign relieve bill....My country people will not see this ooo. Very funny people

Osinbajo remains the main deal. A shining light in Buahri administration.

Now let's see if Pence will invoke the 25th ammendment...one that will impeach his boss....since you people are shouting Pence up and down.

Some Nigerians are just ignorant

Osinbajo is a man that shouldn't be compare to any other VP cause pence and Osinbajo are not under the same constitution, also Osinbajo has shown to us in many ways that he is different and all he keeps doing is carrying out is duties diligently.

Not really a defense. It’s quite obvious that he is a standup guy we saw the actions he took during the end sars movement

I saw the trend and I was glad many Nigerians understood the roles of the Vice President of Nigeria and what Osinbajo has done as VP. He is the best vice president Nigeria has ever had.

Isn't it obvious that this life is not balance.
While Trump is cursing Mike Pence, Buhari is praising VP Osinbajo
Pence and Osinbajo are not under the same constitution.

It is the jews from hell that are working tirelessly to disparage n de market the VP ahead of 2023. Just take a closer look at those with negative remarks. We know them I just pity the foolish PDP Yoruba that believe this is okay as well.

So funny ,by comparing Mike pence with osinbajo is just like comparing two parallel lines that can be meet,by the way we are not operating under the same constitution and Pence hasn't done the 1/3 of what osinbajo has done

Ok... Osinbajo 2023

In this part of the world it is very easy to condemn any people that we do not benefit from not minding that the person is on the right track and that we are been selfish.
As a matter of fact I encourage that the Nigeria constitution should be a subject on it own

Some Nigerians and their yeye comparison. The same Pence that stood by controversial Donald Trump for the whole 4years is suddenly turned to a hero at the last breathe of the administration? We no dey rate ourselves at all.

The comparison is actually baseless, Osinbajo is what Mike Pence wish to be all his life. A true and rare leader and an asset to this nation.

Nigerians are just funny. So mike pence that watched while Trump kept in doing his nonsense for 4yrs and didn’t say anything, now decides to make a statement when they have lost the election, lost the office and have less than 2weeks left is the person Nigerians are praising Nd using to do comparison. Mtchew

Yemi Osinbajo is a constitutional leader who does things constitutionally and not just anyhow as some people are expecting

Yemi Osinbajo Always do his things with Direction and wisdom people should stop comparing him with others people, All the hard work he have been doing no one see that, his ever active and a leader who does things constitutional

This country won't work until our people start thinking straight and acting right. It won't work until our people's perversed mentality and orientation about what is fair and what is foul changes. How on earth could some set of fools have thought of trolling such an upright, dutiful, devoted and hardworking VP by way of a baseless and senseless comparison of him with someone else without even first considering setting and context?

Mr pence is a betrayer. He is being controlled by the deep states which consist of career civil servants and elite billionaires.

FORMER U.S ASST SEC OF DEFENCE SAYS VP OSINBAJO LIES SHAMELESSLY

A former Acting Asst. U.S Secretary of Defence, Mr. Frank Gaffney has
accused Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osinbajo of “shamelessly” lying
about the killings of Christians in Nigeria....

Read it from this link:

http://pointblanknews.com/pbn/exclusive/former-u-s-asst-sec-of-defence-says-vp-osinbajo-lies-shamelessly/

Osinbajo represents anything that is good in this current administration. He doesn't deserve the loads of reprimand he has got. He is an embodiment of good character.

It is just so absurd,comparing Mike pence with Osinbajo,as far as I am concern,Osinbajo remains the best Vp Nigeria has ever produced.no cap �

There is no basis for comparison between US Mike Pence in relation to his role as Trump’s deputy and Osinbajo’s role as Nigeria’s VP under President Buhari. Trump’s actions many times incited rebellion against the American constitution. President Buhari never did such. Also, VP Osinbajo has always upheld the constitution in the discharge of his responsibilities as Nigeria’s number two citizen.

THIS IS A SPONSORED POST LOL. Is this the new political strategy in Nigeria? Most of the comments were articulately planned and presented to support Osinbanjo. Good job to whoever is spearheading this strategy.

Yes I will defend him again and again

It is hypocritical comparing Osinbajo and Pence. Osinbajo has always stood for what is right. He stood for and defended the constitution and rule of law when he sacked the DSS DG, and he stood for the Nigerian people when he suspended his official duty to address angry Nigerians at the airport road.

Only the ignorant would make such comparison anyway, both men were loyal to their principals and Pence only did not carry out Trump’s bidding this time because he had no power to. Buhari is yet to put Osinbajo in such state.

Ebunoluwa2020:
Following opposition criticisms on Vice President Yemi Osinbajo with a controversial comparison with US Vice President Mike Pence, Nigerians on social media have come out in defence of the VP Osinbajo.

This comes as US VP Pence on Wednesday publicly broke with President Donald Trump, saying he cannot submit to Trump’s demands for him to overthrow the results of the 2020 US election after Joe Biden won more popular and electoral college votes than Trump. On Thursday, the US Electoral College also confirmed Biden as the winner of the US presidential election.

Also Thursday, Trump’s supporters stormed the US Capitol Hill complex, which many have condemned and described as a shameful day for America’s democracy. “Yesterday the president of the United States incited an armed insurrection against America,” US Speaker Nancy Pelosi said.

Many Nigerians on social media have noted that this has never been the case in Nigeria under President Buhari. They added that the comparison between Pence’s action and Trump and Osinbajo in relation to Buhari was partisan and not based on facts, especially as the issue was based on allegiance to the US constitution and not personal biases or loyalty to a person.

According to Nigerians, Osinbajo has always stood for truth, justice and upheld democracy as Nigeria’s number two citizen. Others pointed to the fact that the VP The VP respects and upholds the tenets of the Constitutions and rule of law. They noted that it was Osinbajo (then as Acting President) who sacked the former Director General, State Security Service, Lawal Daura, when he violated the sanctity of the National Assembly. Osinbajo had then described the unauthorised takeover of the National Assembly complex “as a gross violation of constitutional order, rule of law and all acceptable notions of law and order.”

Also, others pointed to the VP’s direct role in ensuring that the Federal Government meet the demands arising from the EndSARS protests, including the disbandment of the controversial Special Anti-Robbery squad unit (SARS) and the establishment of judicial panels to prosecute police brutality and ensure justice for victims.

Nigerians further noted that there is no comparison with Pence’s action as Osinbajo has been the most active and selfless VP in Nigeria’s history, owing to the continuous efforts he is shown in the discharge of his duties as Nigeria’s number two citizen.

Below are some reactions from Nigerians on social media.

Kolade Lionel

@leokolade

Comparing *VP Pence* with *VP Osinbajo* smirks of utmost *ignorance* . *Osinbajo* whom even the opposition has hailed for his *immense contribution* to Judicial Reform, Security and most importantly the Economy of this nation

While it is proper that we hold public officers accountable, it is honorable to do a bit of research and *give credit to those who are doing Something Right* .

Mayowa Olaniyan @olaniyanmayowa wrote, “Even in the midst of this mess Pence never stood up to his Boss but stood to uphold the Constitution. Just like Pence, Osinbajo stands for the Nigerian constitution and not against his Boss. The Sacking of Lawal Daura is a testament to this fact.

Not every VP can be like Atiku.”

Gloria Adagbon @gloria_adagbon noted that the comparison was false, stating that “VP Osinbajo is loyal & dedicated to helping his boss serve Nigeria better. During #EndSARS Osinbajo stood for Nigeria by his patriotic actions.”

Olalekan Adigun

@MrLekanAdigun wrote

Osinbajo is certainty out of the list of politicians to be dragged in Nigeria

He posted a writeup that reads

Lets stop the comparison and respect Prof Yemi Osinbajo for all his efforts even as the Vice President, if not for him during #ENDSARS Our demands wouldn’t even be anywhere, he has also been following up on the judicial panel and standing up for the youth. Who is Pence?

Solomon Adamu @Solex2030 said, “This comparison has no basis, there was never a time that

@ProfOsinbajo had choose between the Constitution of Nigeria and @MBuhari and he choose the later. This only shows how your heart is filled with hatred for his achievement in life

CBN Gov Akinsola @cbngov_akin1 added that “there is no basis for comparison between US Mike Pence in relation to his role as Trump’s deputy and Osinbajo’s role as Nigeria’s VP under President Buhari. Trump’s actions many times incited rebellion against the American constitution.”

Esiso Mefenaye Fredrick @Mefe_icewrote, “Do you recall the removal of the CJN. What was his comment on the constitutionality of the move? Or the midnight DSS abduction of supreme court judges?”

The hypocrisy with Nigerian twitter people is heart wrenching. Public Education is *URGENTLY NEEDED* in Nigeria!

Tony Omatsone

@2bits66_

Let’s focus on our own and make Nigeria better for good, it is out of place and hypocritical comparing Osinbajo to Pence

He also posted a writeup that read: If anyone would compare *VP Pence* who does practically nothing, that even the most uneducated Americans can agree to his docility to *Osinbajo* in 2021, then we have really lost it.

David Yakubu @Yakubu_Prince1 tweeted “US vice president can say that but Nigeria Vice President is more active than Mike Pence when he was in office as US VP do you home work well.”

Olayemi Esan @Olayemiesan noted that “It was the VP who ensured that the military authorities are subjected to civilian authority on the matter of the investigation of the Lekki shooting by setting up the Panels including the one in Lagos and ensured the military went to the Panel to answer questions.”

KekereAwo @lekeolawale also added, “You missed it Have you read the constitutional power of both VP Mike pence under the US constitution is the president of the senate, Osibanjo is not

There is no basis of comparison and it’s not about loyalty. It is what is expected of Mike pence to do constitutionally.”

�єא @Lexanyi said, “VP Osinbajo is ALWAYS the voice and activist inside govt calling to order every act that is against the Nigerian Constitution and securing Presidential authority to reverse same.”

Olayemi Esan @Olayemiesan wrote “It was @ProfOsinbajo whose voice was heard loud and clear condemning the shooting incident at Lekki and standing with the people of Lagos when no one in power was speaking about it. This is inspite of the fact that he as VP had no direct supervisory role over security matters.

Martin Umaru @Martynez27 said, “That’s a very poor comparison of things and that of Osinbanjo … His loyalty to the Nigerian Constitution hasn’t been tested up to that level. What should he resign for?”

Jack Obinyan (Mr Jack) tweeted, “Seeing Osibanjo trending on Twitter I knew it was an attack. His loyalty to our democracy is paining some to their bone marrows, they would wish he declared himself President when Baba was ill. Eeyah, you guys will have to wait till 2023. You can take Ibuprofen till then!”

ALHAJI.OMO IYA WAEC. @OMOIYAWAEC77, on his handzle wrote, “If you like, compare Osinbajo with the devil, kokanye, but you see the friendship, understanding, and loyalty between these two was ordained by Almighty God. Nothing will separate them. Osinbajo remains the best Vice President, the entire continent ever produced.”

Ekitiketekan1 @EkitiKetekan1 “Osinbajo’s reforming the civil justice system in the state of Lagos, 1. Reduce the backlog of cases in the High Court. Extend the accessibility of the legal system to the wider population. 2. Reduce the average delays and duration of commercial cases before the civil courts.

Another wrote, “When I see Osibanjo trending. His Excellency VP Prof. Yemi Osinbajo is the leader that upholds the constitution and democracy. Promoting access to justice & honours the Judiciary autonomy, growing the Economy. Preaching unity. Resilience to solve & face national issues.”

“One man openly condemned SARS and secured Presidential authority to dissolve SARS. One man directed the formation of judicial panels across the country to get justice for victims of police brutality. One man has made sure FG programs get to the grassroot. That man is Osinbajo.”

Adeagbo Opeyemi @AdeagboOpeyem17, wrote, “Professor Osinbajo is a man that can never be dragged. His integrity, dignity, value, brilliance and loyalty to his country and office speak for him. Simply the best!”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/01/nigerians-defend-osinbajo-against-comparison-with-us-vp-pence/

Cc
Seun
Mynd44
Lalasticlala

VP Yemi Osinbajo is a standout politician, a rare breed and a bridge builder. A distinguished law professor, a top class lecturer and the most educated, active, performing and constitutionally abiding vice president Nigeria has ever seen.

Any attempt to tarnish his image by the usual suspects is an exercise in futility. Osinbajo's personality is casted in rock stone, his status as a clergyman has helped him to maintain high moral ground never seen before among Nigeria's elite/ politician.


God bless the President

God bless the Vice President

God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria




I AM DONE TALKING

Comparing VP Osinbajo to Mike Pence just doesn't make sense. Before now who has heard about Pence? And Osinbajo on the other hand we keep hearing and seeing all the good things he is doing. so we can't compare the two at all