Moffi reacts to Obasanjo: Super Eagles star explains power at Oyo gathering

The video of Obasanjo scolding the Monarchs went viral and drew the attention of Moffi. - Image Credit - Imago and Seyi Makinde

Moffi reacts to Obasanjo: Super Eagles star explains power at Oyo gathering

Tosin Abayomi 19:10 - 16.09.2023

Obasanjo treats Oyo Monarchs like children, Super Eagles star Terem Moffi uses it as an example.

Super Eagles of Nigeria star Terem Moffi is trending on social media.

The 24-year-old has made a comment that has infused him to the forefront of a conversation about power.

Obasanjo treats Oyo Monarchs like schoolboys

Olusegun Obasanjo, a former president of Nigeria rose to the top of the trends when he ordered the Oyo rulers to stand like schoolboys.

When Olusegun Obasanjo, a former president, ordered some traditional leaders to rise up and meet him, he reinforced the constitutional superiority of elected officials.

This directive was given by Obasanjo at the opening of the 34.85 km Oyo-Iseyin Road and the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology's Iseyin Campus.

The former president, who spoke in Yoruba, emphasized that it was vital for people to respect elders and those in positions of authority despite the traditional rulers' status.

He claims that by doing this, the Yoruba Omoluabi tradition will be able to be preserved.

While Obasanjo was the guest of Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, he took the chance to scold the kings for not standing up for him. - Image Credit - Seyi Makinde
While Obasanjo was the guest of Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, he took the chance to scold the kings for not standing up for him. - Image Credit - Seyi Makinde

While Obasanjo was the guest of Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, he took the chance to scold the kings for not standing up for him.

Terem Moffi reacts to Obasanjo

The video of Obasanjo scolding the Monarchs went viral and drew the attention of Moffi.

The video of Obasanjo scolding the Monarchs went viral and drew the attention of Moffi.
The video of Obasanjo scolding the Monarchs went viral and drew the attention of Moffi.

In a post by Instablog, Moffi made his thoughts known about the actions of Obasanjo.

He wrote, "This is what Cersei meant when she said power is power."

Moffi was referring to a viral moment from the popular Hit Series Game of Thrones.

Terem Moffi celebrating his brace for Nice against Paris Saint-Germain || Image credit: Imago
Terem Moffi celebrating his brace for Nice against Paris Saint-Germain || Image credit: Imago

Moffi on fire for Nice against PSG

Moffi's comment came on the day he had an amazing game for his Nice against Paris Saint-Germain.

Terem Moffi lets loose with his goal celebration against PSG at Parc des Princes || Image credit: Imago
Terem Moffi lets loose with his goal celebration against PSG at Parc des Princes || Image credit: Imago

Moffi contributed an assist and two goals as Nice defeated Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 on the road.

Moffi currently has three goals in five league outings and has goals in back-to-back league games.

Despite not being called to the Super Eagles team for their last Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe, Moffi continues to impress with his club.

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