Imo Governor Uzodinma Nearly Mourns Tinubu Instead of Buhari in Viral Video

Imo Governor Uzodinma nearly mourned President Tinubu instead of Buhari in a viral video.

NewsOnline Nigeria reports that a viral video circulating on Instagram today shows Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma almost misdirecting his condolence message by addressing President Bola Tinubu in what appeared to be somber tribute remarks.

In the clip, Governor Uzodinma says, “May the soul of former President Bola Tinubu…” before catching himself and likely referring to late President Muhammadu Buhari, a slip that quickly spread online.

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What’s Going Viral

• Various platforms, including Instablog9ja and Aprokosailor’s Facebook page, have shared the reel captioned:

  “Moment Governor Hope Uzodimma mistakenly tells President Tinubu to R.I.P”

• The clip shows the governor backtracking mid-sentence, an awkward moment that caught viewers’ attention.

Context & Public Reaction

• The incident took place during a public address where Governor Uzodinma was paying tribute to former President Buhari following his passing.

• The slip-up has sparked social media buzz, with mixed reactions: some find it humorous, while others question the governor’s memory and composure during the solemn occasion.

Quick Facts About Uzodinma

• Hope Uzodinma is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and currently serves as governor of Imo State.

• His public misstep mirrors other high-profile verbal gaffes in Nigerian politics, though this one gained broader traction due to its timing and the sensitivity surrounding Buhari’s death.

NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Governor Uzodinma did seem to confuse the names of two prominent Nigerian leaders in a live address. It was likely a slip of the tongue, but nonetheless one that has caught the public eye and gone viral.

If you’re looking for the actual video, it’s currently making rounds on Instagram, particularly via Instablog9ja and other meme-oriented pages, WATCH VIDEO BELOW: