Sabinus under fire over mockery of Tinubu

The presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has drawn criticism from Nigerians when popular comedian Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, well known as Mr. Funny or Oga Sabinus, made fun of him.

A viral video featuring the comedian Sabinus delighting his audience at a recent performance in Port-Harcourt as some sketch performers imitate Tinubu has been buzzing online.

In response to the video, Bashir Ahmada, a Buhari aide, wrote on his Twitter page, “This is very insulting Sabinus.”

Another Tinubu’s supporter ,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 mimicked 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.”