Nigerians Query Tinubu’s Son, Seyi’s Presence At CJN Swearing-In (Photo)

Nigerians have voiced their displeasure over the presence of Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, at the swearing-in ceremony of the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.

The ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja on Friday, where Kekere-Ekun officially took the oath of office as the 23rd CJN, succeeding Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.

However, a picture of Seyi Tinubu at the event, which surfaced on Monday, has sparked criticism and concern on social media.

Many Nigerians questioned his presence at an event typically reserved for cabinet members and top government officials, with some accusing the administration of nepotism.

Justice Kekere-Ekun’s swearing-in marked a significant moment in Nigeria’s judiciary, as she took over leadership pending confirmation by the Senate.

Despite this historic occasion, the focus on Seyi Tinubu’s presence has raised questions about the role of family members in official state functions.

A user who tweets with #Beta Countri said, “Please, I want to ask Nigerians, what exactly is the portfolio of Seyi Tinubu in this government that he is allowed in the front at the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Kekere-Ekun as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria?”

On X.com, #Ayemojubar who tweets anonymously said, “What is Seyi Tinubu doing at the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Kekere-Ekun as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria?”

“He is learning the Process…Once him papa comot… He will enter… greatest Political Family Heritage.. Una never sees anything,” one IbukunOluwa, who tweets with the handle #Hybikay07 wrote.

Another user who identifies as Maysbabs opined, “A decision maker has to be where decisions will be taken, the truth in whatever Seyi says surpasses others’ opinions at this point… rooting for his father.”

“He is doing an internship on how to become the future president. If my dad was president, I will do the same too,” a user with the handle #ToppyAFC wrote.

Another user on X, who identifies as #Cheryl deBlaq said, “Learning the ropes so he knows how it’s done when his dad hands over to him!”

However, while some saw his presence at the event as wrong, others justified that Seyi Tinubu could be there.

A user who identifies as The Philosopher on Facebook wrote, “If your father was President, I’m very sure u will be sitting at that same position or infront sef. Hypocrites everywhere.”

“Nigerians and the way they reason. If you intend to go far in your chosen career, you learn how it is done. These are classes someone at his level should take to understand how it is done. Nothing new,” a user on Instagram with the handle #Adelion said.

One Igonor Mathias on X.com said, “If my Father happens to be Thê President of Nigeria. My best advice to him is to make any of my brothers or Me his Personal Assistant. So Seyi Tinubu, always being around us, father, is no offence or crime. Inasmuch as I don’t like Tinubu being my President, Seyi Tinubu has to protect his father in many ways.”