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Obasanjo prostrates for Yoruba monarch, Nigerians react (photo)

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- A rare photo of ex-President Obasanjo prostrating for a Yoruba monarch has got Nigerians reacting on social media - Ex-Lawmaker Dino Melaye who posted the picture said the monarch is Agura of Gbagura in Ogun state whom he said is 59 years old - Obasanjo who celebrated his 83-years-old earlier in March was commended for respecting the culture despite his age and political status Former Kogi senator, Dino Melaye, on Saturday, March 14, shared a rare picture of Nigeria's former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, prostrating for a Yoruba monarch. According to the caption accompanying the picture, the monarch Obasanjo prostrated for was the Agura of Gbagura in Ogun state. "83 years old Obasanjo prostrating for 59 years old Agura of Gbagura in Abeokuta. No culture like the yoruba culture. Bibi re ko se fowora," Melaye tweeteView image on Twitterd83 years old Obasanjo prostrating for 59 years old Agura of Gbagura in Abeokuta. No culture like the yoruba culture. Bibi re ko se fowora.
 Legit.ng notes that the former president celebrated his 83rd birthday on Thursday, March 5.
Melaye commended the ex-president and the Yoruba culture for reserving high respects for monarchs.
The photo which Melaye shared via his official Twitter handle, @dino_melaye, has got many sharing diverse reactions.
Ciara Benedict Njong tweeted: "How old is the office of Agura of Gbagura? Because 83 years old Obasanjo is prostrating to the office and not the 59-year-old personality presently occupying the office."



Senator Dino Melaye. (SDM)@dino_melaye
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83 years old Obasanjo prostrating for 59 years old Agura of Gbagura in Abeokuta. No culture like the yoruba culture. Bibi re ko se fowora.



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ciara benedict njong@destiniciara
How old is the office of Agura of Gbagura? Because, 83 years old Obasanjo is prostrating to the office and not the 59 year old personality presently occupying the office.

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"The age of the crown is what matters not the person wearing the crown," @osasuwenedwin said



Senator Dino Melaye. (SDM)@dino_melaye
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83 years old Obasanjo prostrating for 59 years old Agura of Gbagura in Abeokuta. No culture like the yoruba culture. Bibi re ko se fowora.



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the enigmatic 👁👁👁@osasuwenedwin
The age of the crown is what matters not the person wearing the crown

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Zainab Oseni tweeted: "Oh...because 83yrs old man dey prostrate for 59yrs old man?
"It is respect to the crown. And the king represents the crown. Even South Koreans too bow in respect no matter the age of the king. It is only disrespect when you know and you refuse to acknowledge it."



Bright Livingstone@LivingstoneB5
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Replying to @dino_melaye
Sometimes Yoruba culture na disrespect in disguise!🤣🤣🤣


Zainab Oseni@z_beee
Oh...because 83yrs old man dey prostrate for 59yrs old man?
It is respect to the crown. And the king represents the crown. Even South Koreans too bow in respect no matter the age of the king. It is only disrespect when you know and you refuse to acknowledge it.

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"One reason amongst many why Baba Obj shall continue to be relevant till he breathed his last is the respect and honor he gives our tradition as a Yoruba elderly man.
"Yoruba culture is forever worthy of studying for whoever wishes to learn," @KabirOduola tweeted.



Senator Dino Melaye. (SDM)@dino_melaye
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83 years old Obasanjo prostrating for 59 years old Agura of Gbagura in Abeokuta. No culture like the yoruba culture. Bibi re ko se fowora.



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Prince of peace@KabirOduola
One reason amongst many why Baba Obj shall continue to be relevant till he breathed his last is the respect and honor he gives our tradition as a Yoruba elderly man.
Yoruba culture is forever worthy of studying for whoever wishes to learn.

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Ekeinde Sunday tweeted: "What a rich cultural and traditional heritage theYoroba's has. Irrespective of Class, Age, the Culture comes first."



Senator Dino Melaye. (SDM)@dino_melaye
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83 years old Obasanjo prostrating for 59 years old Agura of Gbagura in Abeokuta. No culture like the yoruba culture. Bibi re ko se fowora.



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Ekeinde Sunday@Sunnykingekeind
What a rich cultural and traditional heritage theYoroba's has.
Irrespective of Class, Age, the Culture comes first.

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