Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has sparked reactions online after appearing to brush off his wife’s public display of affection at a recent event.
Makinde and his wife attended the dinner and award night organised to celebrate the state’s 50th anniversary, held on Wednesday, February 4.
The host of the event asked Makinde’s wife to kiss her husband on the cheek in the full glare of the guests.
Makinde’s wife bent over to kiss him, but the Governor immediately turned his face away.
Between Governor Seyi makinde and wife, maybe baba dey shy 🙈
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) February 5, 2026
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Reacting to the post, some netizens frowned at Makinde’s action, while others claimed that the Governor was engrossed with his phone and unaware.
Ritadiamonds said, “She felt very bad and embarrassed I feel her pain. I don’t think everything is okay at home”
coupletherapies wrote, “His mind was not there. He was busy with his phone. He didn’t know what was going on. This kind of embarrassment when all eyes was on them.”
Thegreat wote, “At least he should have given her a peck or something. I like the fact that she also gave him a cold shoulder too afterwards.”
Hyfendy said, “I don’t know why some men would not show public display of love and affection to their wives outside .. this is sad honestly”
African prints commented, “Haa fire for fire.. they will quarrel heavy quarrel at home oooo.😢feel bad for her.. if to say she know she for no just go.”
Fumsy commented, “This embarrassment is too much haaa 🥺 ko funny at sll😂😂 I trust My Gender to pepper him for house😂😂the house go be hot hoter hottest.”
Martha_7 commented, “She looking up was her trying to withhold tears from dropping down!”
Tee_fabrics wrote, “She held up her tear. Its well ohhh.”
Nairadairy said, “This is where Wike will deliver- he will do it and do for the camera”