Much has been said in recent days about the viral video showing the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Faruk Umar Faruk, praising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during a condolence visit to the family of late President Muhammadu Buhari. While critics have rushed to express indignation and dismay at what they perceive as a shameful political endorsement, it is important that we pause, reflect, and respond with clarity and context. The outrage is not only misplaced, it is historically and culturally uninformed.
Author: senseman akimugu
Dr Akimugu is a trained teacher, professional journalist and creative writer. He has many years of experience in the media with bias for education and children.
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