Outrage Erupts Over Seyi Tinubu’s Presence at CJN Swearing-In: “What Exactly Is His Role?”

Nigerians are voicing their discontent over the presence of Seyi Tinubu, the first son of President Bola Tinubu, at the swearing-in ceremony of the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.

Kekere-Ekun officially took the oath of office at 11:40 am on Friday at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, marking her as the 23rd CJN, pending Senate confirmation. She succeeded Olukayode Ariwoola, who retired on Thursday at the mandatory age of 70.

The uproar began when a picture of Seyi Tinubu at the event went viral, with many questioning his role at a ceremony typically reserved for top government officials.

A user, tweeting under #Beta Countri, asked, “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?”

Another anonymous user on X, #Ayemojubar, echoed the sentiment: “What is Seyi Tinubu doing at the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Kekere-Ekun as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria?”

Adding fuel to the fire, #Hybikay07 tweeted, “He is learning the Process…Once him papa comot… He will enter… greatest Political Family Heritage.. Una never sees anything.”

While some criticized his presence, others defended it. “If your father was President, I’m very sure u will be sitting at that same position or infront sef. Hypocrites everywhere,” wrote The Philosopher on Facebook.

On Instagram, #Adelion said, “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.”

Seyi Tinubu’s appearance at the ceremony continues to spark debate, with opinions deeply divided on whether his presence was appropriate.