We are in Trump era now, so really almost anything is permissible. Some say that Trump drove a wedge between the American people by the words he said on the campaign trail and tweeted. Others reckon he merely took advantage of the division that already existed and amplified it to his advantage.
Bringing it home, Nigerians are divided along two major political camps or better still two political figures- Buhari and Jonathan. For the individuals in these camps, one of these political figures is their hero. So it’s not out of place to see a tweet comparing Buhari’s (in)actions to Jonathan’s. Like this one below.
https://twitter.com/wildeyeq/status/822179470303956992
But when the President’s media aides begin to tweet like the guy above, much of Twitter NG’s reasoning is they are not acting professionally or representing the office of the President with dignity, or worse, they are encouraging divisive politics.
See below:
He is alive and well! President Buhari is not magical. He cannot be holidaying in the UK & be in Germany, dead or alive at the same time.
— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) January 21, 2017
He is unlike a past President who was at Ota, w/ Chief Obj & attending the Trump inauguration in D.C, being in two places at the same time!
— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) January 21, 2017
Disappointing that @CNN didn't focus camera on Nigeria's former President at any time during this Inauguration. Not good! Conspiracy! BAD!
— Tolu Ogunlesi, MON (@toluogunlesi) January 20, 2017
Best wishes to all who wish PMB well. As for those who carry evil rumours, may they receive grace to repent.
— Femi Adesina (@FemAdesina) January 21, 2017
Oh, no you didn’t
https://twitter.com/wildeyeq/status/822905414467653632
There's only so much anger I can have in one night. I'm still not over Suleiman's useless comments. Now see Garba Shehu.
— Mark Amaza (@amasonic) January 21, 2017
Let no one leave you in doubt, Garba Shehu is an idiot
— Mfon Abel Ekene (@mfonabel) January 21, 2017
And I thought garba shehu was better than Femi adesina
— Eleniyan (@elhadj_pablo) January 21, 2017
The likes of @GarShehu are determined to keep Nigerians divided politically but we have one opponent now which is this present Govt.
— 'Demola Olarewaju (@DemolaRewaju) January 21, 2017
https://twitter.com/ICON_ADENUSI/status/822913366087716864
https://twitter.com/wildeyeq/status/822905414467653632
https://twitter.com/femiTRIPP/status/822915034963709957
For the first time in many months, Uncle Femi trumped Garba Shehu in Communications 101. pic.twitter.com/Gc6xCRtMd4
— Banqie (@AdeBanqie) January 21, 2017
https://twitter.com/femiTRIPP/status/822916749481963520
We don't have be partisan at all times. We all know Garba Shehu can react to the fake news on Pres Buhari without attacking Pres. Jonathan. https://t.co/0GsTnKG3z7
— a (@Backarray) January 21, 2017
Where's the dignity there? Why is Garba Shehu cussing GEJ who hasn't said anything disrespectful to PMB in any way.
— T. Rânkïn' (@AfroVII) January 21, 2017
Both Garba Shehu and Tolu Ogunlesi are petty and their behavior have really been unpresidential. Shame
— Oke Umurhohwo (@OkeStalyf) January 21, 2017
However you read this Garba Shehu's tweet is outright stupid, petty, foolish and unprofessional.
However you read it….
— Yadomah Bukar Mandara (@Yadomah) January 21, 2017
Is there anywhere in their TOR or Job description that says:
"Do not bring you sense along to the office" ?
There must be.
— Yadomah Bukar Mandara (@Yadomah) January 21, 2017
Ladies and Gentlemen, lets say a prayer for Garba Shehu before going to bed tonight. God still answer prayers.
— Carpe Diem. (@Araabmooney) January 21, 2017
Do I smell a cover up?
https://twitter.com/UmehOMA/status/822924841217093632
What politics? You bring it but can’t take it?
You can throw shades but you can't receive one
Ordinary pinching from Garba Shehu, you are calling on United Nations to arrest mallam 😃😃😃
— Sir Tee (@iameneji) January 21, 2017
Garba Shehu is my boy in Davido's voice. 😂
— Comrade Deji Adeyanju (@adeyanjudeji) January 21, 2017
You don't want @GarShehu to tweet that kind of tweet, then stop bringing up such kind of fake and useless news. Pettiness is not exclusive.
— Abubakar Sidiq Usman (@MrAbuSidiq) January 21, 2017
Assuming all that you tweet are right, did Garba Shehu violate any law? For every action, there is equal and opposite reaction. https://t.co/5MTiP40wzp
— Sabiu Zaranda (@Binzaranda) January 21, 2017
Standards, gentlemen. Standards.
