Trending Video: Drama As Canadian Mayor Praises Lagos Under Tinubu at Event Honouring Peter Obi

• Mixed reactions have trailed a trending video where LP flagbearer Peter Obi was sidelined at an event in Canada
• The viral video captured the moment the mayor of Mayor of Brampton, Patrick Brown, hailed Bola Tinubu’s leadership for the development of Lagos during his time as governor in 2007
• The footage has generated mixed reactions from Nigerians on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter

TheTalk.NG journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements

Lagos state – The Mayor of Brampton, Patrick Brown, has got many talking as he expressed his admiration for Lagos state during an event organised to honour Peter Obi, the flagbearer of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential election.

At an event to honour Peter Obi, the Mayor if Canada hailed Tinubu. Nigerians reacted differently.
Photo credit: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Mr. Peter ObiSource: Facebook

Nigerians in Canada honour Peter Obi

Brampton is a city in the Canadian province of Ontario, with a high population of Nigerian immigrants.

Meanwhile, During his recent visit to Canada, he explored Brampton. Peter Obi, in a post shared on his Facebook page on Sunday, May 5, described Brampton as a city renowned for its rapid growth, earning its accolades not just within Canada but across North America, including a consistent AAA rating from Standard and Poor (S & P) over the past 8 years.

Canadian Mayor ignores Obi, hails Tinubu

But while speaking at a recent town hall meeting hosted by the Coalition of Nigerian Canadian Interest Groups based in Canada to honour Obi, Brown recounted how he fell in love with Lagos when he visited in 2007.

The period of his visit coincided with the time President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was in office as the governor of the South-West state.

Brown was seen in a video shared on Sunday, May 5, 2024, by The Punch, addressing the cheering audience.

In the viral video, Brown, who was blown away during his visit to Lagos, said:

“ I went to Nigeria in 2007. I went to Lagos and I fell in love with the country.”

“There’s a lot of love for Nigeria in my city,” he added.

Nigerians react as Canadian Mayor snubbed Peter Obi

As usual, Nigerians have reacted to the video. TheTalk.NG captured some of their reactions on X.

@MrSNoockie tweeted:

“See better washing.

“For Obi presence the Mayor is giving testimony of Lagos and didn’t even mention the state Obi governed for 8 years.”

@Mayordavid_9 tweeted:

“Obidients won’t sleep well this night.”

@Hemzick tweeted:

“E shock Okwute and his headless mob.”

@SL_ABDOULBASIT tweeted:

“If you watched the video, you’ll see how Obi wanted to cry, lol.”

Watch the video

Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway: Umahi attacks Obi

In another development, TheTalk.NG reported that David Umahi, the minister of works, accused Obi of inciting Igbo people against the Bola Tinubu-led government.

Obi, while condemning the Lagos-Calabar highway project, stated that the funds could be put to better use if channelled into the rehabilitation of wrecked roads across the country.

Source: TheTalk.NG

1-Year-in-Office: Rivers Gov Fubara Brags, Says “My Achievements Beat Wike’s 8-Year Record”

There is a new twist regarding the crisis rocking Rivers state as Governor Sim Fubara hits at his predecessor Rivers state governor Fubara in his one-year-report card, has scored his government high above Nysom Wike’s administration Fubara maintained that Wike performed woefully in his eight years in government, noting that “so far, Rivers was below … Continue reading here ▶

2027 Presidency: Buhari’s Ex-Aide Reveals How Atiku, Peter Obi Will Work for Tinubu’s Re-Election

Lauretta Onochie, a former aide to ex-president Muhammadu Buhari, has identified one major factor that would lead to President Tinubu’s victory in 2027 Onochie maintained strongly that Tinubu’s re-election would be smooth considering Atiku’s and Peter Obi’s merger The APC chieftain made this revelation while reacting to Peter Obi and Atiku’s recent meeting in Abuja … Continue reading here ▶

“It’s Like Cowboy Removing Subsidy”: Babachir Lawal Explains How Nigeria Collapsed Under Tinubu

Babachir Lawal has heavily criticised the current government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he speaks on the current state of the nation The former SGF in a recent interview disclosed that revealed that Tinubu’s economic policies led to the current hardship Speaking further, Lawal, blamed Tinubu for the petrol subsidy removal, noting, that … Continue reading here ▶

1-Year-in-Office: Deji Adeyanju Lists 3 Best Govs, Northern Gov Occupies 1-3 Worst Positions

Deji Adeyanju, a lawyer and activist, has named the three best governors in Nigeria ahead of their one-year-in-office celebration Adeyanju named Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers and Umar Bago of Niger state as the best in the country so far According to Adeyanju, Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi state is the … Continue reading here ▶

“Labour in Pain in PDP or Atiku’s Running Mate?” Reno Omokri Lists 3 Options for Obi Ahead of 2027

At the moment, Peter Obi is faced with a strong decision to either remain in Labour Party or in the PDP Interestingly, speculations are rife regarding his possible exit from the LP following Obi’s current meeting with Atiku and other northern politicians However, Reno Omokri has listed options Obi can consider ahead of the 2027 … Continue reading here ▶