Just in: Student Chants for Obi and Remi Tinubu Spark Firestorm

DDM News

In a striking series of political encounters, Nigerian nursing students have set the internet ablaze with contrasting chants directed at First Lady Oluremi Tinubu and Labour Party leader Peter Obi.

The two incidents, one in Agbor, Delta State, and the other in Benin City, Edo State, have sparked intense debate, drawing a line between youth loyalty and political leadership in Nigeria’s charged atmosphere ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) confirms that the first event took place on March 26, 2025, at the Delta State School of Nursing, Agbor, during the First Lady’s visit under her Renewed Hope Initiative health outreach program.

According to reports, organizers had expected the students to chant, “Na our mama be this o, we no get another one.”

Instead, many of the students broke into an altered refrain: “Na your mama be this o ehh…”

This version was interpreted as an intentional dissociation, widely seen by the public as a sign of discontent or resistance.

The video clip of the chant went viral almost immediately, drawing sharp reactions online.

Some commentators defended the students, calling their act a brave stance against poor leadership.

Others, however, accused them of disrespect toward the office of the First Lady.

Initially, school authorities issued a query to a nursing student, Osato Edobor, for allegedly uploading the video to TikTok.

She was accused of a “malicious act” intended to embarrass the institution.

The backlash was swift and severe.

By March 29, the school had retracted the query following widespread public condemnation.

Meanwhile, the Office of the First Lady, through spokesperson Busola Kukoyi, issued a statement emphasizing students’ rights to express themselves freely.

The tension this incident provoked appeared to contrast sharply with another student-led event more than three months later.

On July 7, 2025, students at St. Philomena School of Nursing Sciences in Benin City, Edo State, erupted in cheers as Peter Obi, former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, paid them a visit.

The students chanted enthusiastically, “Na our papa be this o eh, we no get another one.”

The moment was captured on multiple mobile devices and immediately began trending on social media.

Obi was seen smiling, embracing students, posing for selfies, and receiving hugs and applause in a festive, organic celebration.

Social media posts highlighted the authenticity of the moment, contrasting it with the more awkward Agbor episode.

User reactions included statements like: “This is the love the vegetable planter in Aso Rock was looking for” and “The people’s president has spoken without saying a word.”

The visit also had a philanthropic side.

Peter Obi reportedly donated ₦15 million to the nursing school, enhancing his image as a politician with a personal stake in youth development and health infrastructure.

Analysts and political observers see the two incidents as a microcosm of a larger generational and ideological shift.

Nigeria’s youth, long disenchanted by economic hardship, insecurity, and systemic corruption, appear to gravitate toward leaders like Obi, who they perceive as more transparent and relatable.

The 2023 presidential election, which saw Obi’s Labour Party emerge as a strong challenger to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), galvanized a large segment of Nigeria’s young voters.

Since then, youth participation in politics has surged, online and offline.

The nursing school incidents highlight this trend.

They show how educational institutions, once silent during political visits, are becoming stages for spontaneous civic expression.

Importantly, these events also underscore the growing influence of social media as both a mobilizer and amplifier of public opinion.

Videos of Peter Obi’s visit gained over 4.2 million views on X (formerly Twitter) within 12 hours.

In contrast, the Remi Tinubu incident stirred debate for weeks and became the subject of memes, satire, and youth-led discussions about leadership and accountability.

Despite some confusion on social media suggesting both chants came from the same group of students, DDM’s investigation confirms they are separate institutions in different states.

While both schools share a focus on nursing education and student demographic, they are geographically and administratively distinct.

This clarification further emphasizes that these reactions are not isolated incidents, but rather reflective of wider youth sentiment across the country.

A historical footnote reveals that Peter Obi had previously visited Delta State School of Nursing in Agbor back in 2023, where he also received a warm reception.

This underscores a sustained rapport between Obi and student communities.

As Nigeria edges closer to 2027, observers say the impact of these seemingly small campus events could be far-reaching.

Student voices, once dismissed, are now becoming pivotal in shaping public discourse.

For many young Nigerians, the chants of “Na your mama be this” and “Na our papa be dis o eh” are no longer just catchy slogans, they’re loud declarations of where their political loyalty lies.

The message is clear: Nigeria’s youth are watching, and they’re ready to sing their truth.

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