Nigerians on social media have been reacting strongly to a trending video showing popular actress Iyabo Ojo visiting Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The video, which was posted on Instagram by fellow actress Toyin Abraham, captured the trio — Iyabo Ojo, Toyin Abraham, and Seyi Tinubu — spending time together, sparking widespread speculation about a possible political realignment.
Iyabo Ojo was a vocal supporter of Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate, during the 2023 general elections. On the other hand, Toyin Abraham openly campaigned for Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate and eventual winner. Their opposing stances placed them on opposite ends of Nigeria’s heated political divide.
Now, with Iyabo Ojo appearing in close company with Seyi Tinubu, many Nigerians have taken to social media to express surprise, skepticism, and in some cases, disappointment.
Here are some of the reactions:
• @OlabunmiAjai: “She has left the Obidient camp? Let’s see how her former Obidients will take this.”
• @Sexybrown777: “How Obidients wan take drink water drop cup like this wey one of their key player Aunty Iyabo done leave them go eat big chicken with President son?”
• @BayoAdedosu: “Same Iyabo Ojo! What God cannot do does not exist truly! This is a case of atenu.”
• @OmoIyaRisi: “No, this is why fighting for politicians is just waste of time. The same Iyabo Ojo that want to plunge Lagos into chaos for going ahead to announce election results that favors Peter Obi, is today wining and dining with omo President.”
• @Enjay_L: “See how joyful Aunty Iyabo is! This is the nature of our politics. People can talk shit about you or your loved ones when far from your circle, but their view shifts when you become accessible.”
The visit continues to fuel debate online, as many wonder whether it marks a change in Iyabo Ojo’s political stance or simply a cordial meeting in Nigeria’s ever-fluid celebrity-political landscape.
