The recent chant of “On Your Mandate, We Shall Stand” by senators and representatives to Bola Tinubu during the 2024 budget presentation has sparked reactions from Nigerians.
Critics argue that the lawmakers’ role is to serve the people, not to sing praises to the president.
Several Nigerians took to their X handles to express their disapproval over the development.
Notable journalist David Hundeyin [@davidhundeyin] in his remarks, criticised the National Assembly, stating, “The National Assembly shouldn’t only sing praise songs in worship of a drug dealer who has no electoral mandate. They should also adopt a special greeting and maybe a salute to honour this great man. They could also adopt a special symbol to show fealty”.
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Another user, @ejykmykel1, questioned the appropriateness of the chant, asking, “What is wrong with everybody in this country? How can you sing this for someone who you claim is your president? What happened to our national anthem? The National Assembly and all its members are Jokers.”
@aai_austin also expressed his disapproval, stating, “Every well-meaning Nigerian must condemn this rendition of Tinubu’s campaign tune in National Assembly Chamber. God forbid. An evidence of outright Totalitarianism.” #Tinubu