“In What Capacity”, Reactions Trails Tinubu’s Sons Inclusion Among Presidential Delegates To Qatar

Nigerians have reacted to President Bola Tinubu’s sons – Seyi and Yinka, being among the delegation that travelled with the President on a state visit to Doha, Qatar.

Osun Defender reports that Tinubu visited Qatar between March 2 and 3, 2024, and returned to the country after.

The inclusion of the two sons on the trip has been generating interest on social media.

While some are condemning the act, others see no reason why they can’t travel with their father.

President Tinubu was said to have been accompanied by 38 others, including his sons.

The first batch of 16 people that arrived on February 28, 2024, includes Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari.

The second delegation made up of 22 people arrived on February 29, 2024.

They included Seyi Tinubu, Yinka Tinubu, PPS, Hakeem Muti-Okunola, SCOP, Ambassador Victor Adekunle Adeleke, PP, Dr. Ade Tinubu, and SSAP (Household), Subair Oluwatoyin.

During the President’s visit, his sons were spotted among Nigerian officials.

Some of the reactions read:

In what capacity is Seyi Tinubu standing among the Nigerian government delegates in Qatar?? pic.twitter.com/WrkKbyiyq0

— FS Yusuf (@FS_Yusuf_) March 3, 2024

@teidouaaron: “Nigeria is a family business now. You get?”

@IGNO: “President’s son. Heir apparent to the throne of Nigeria.”

@sodiq_boladele: “In the capacity of a Political Intern 😂. Seyi is a businessman, and businessmen seize opportunities.”

@IdowuAkande3: “His father is the the current king. He’s the heir to the throne. You’ll see.”

@tchidi_na: “By the time this man done building Nigeria, the registered company Called Nigeria will be under his family names.. dey play.”

@MRYUNG37: “This family is a mistake to Nigeria, a very big mistake should Never had happened.”