Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over his recent stage-jumping demonstration, accusing him of disrespecting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In a video circulating online, Igboho described Makinde’s action as childish and interpreted it as a mockery of the President’s physical ability.
“He was jumping around like a frog and a mad man, insulting Tinubu, saying Tinubu can’t jump like him as if he doesn’t have a father,” Igboho said.
The activist warned that he would respond to anyone who insulted Tinubu, declaring: “If you insult Tinubu, I will insult you back.”
Igboho also cautioned against mocking elderly people, describing Makinde’s conduct as disgraceful.
The controversy followed an appearance by Makinde at a South-West town hall meeting in Akure, Ondo State, on Thursday, where he jumped down from the stage while discussing physical stamina ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Makinde, who is seeking the presidency on the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), said the election should focus on candidates’ energy and ability to cope with the demands of office rather than their age.
He then challenged other presidential candidates to perform a similar feat.
“When they bring their presidential candidate, let the candidate come here and also jump down,” Makinde said. “If they can do that, vote for them.”
Although Makinde did not mention Tinubu by name during the challenge, his demonstration was widely interpreted by commentators as a reference to questions surrounding the President’s age and physical stamina. <Cite refs={[“turn925444search4″,”turn925444search9”]}/>
Igboho’s response adds to the political reactions generated by the incident as aspirants and their supporters position themselves ahead of the 2027 general election.
Makinde has presented physical energy as one consideration for voters assessing presidential candidates, while Igboho viewed the demonstration as disrespectful to Tinubu.
The remarks reflect the increasingly personal exchanges surrounding the emerging presidential contest, although Makinde’s original challenge was directed at presidential candidates generally rather than being an explicit mention of Tinubu.
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