A viral video has captured the moment Florence Ajimobi, widow of late Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi, publicly snubbed Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun during a funeral service. The incident occurred at the burial of Adeniyi Adeosun, husband of former Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun, and the footage has since sparked widespread reactions on social media.
What Happened at the Funeral
The video, posted on Friday, 14 August 2026, shows Governor Abiodun approaching Florence Ajimobi to exchange greetings. However, she visibly turned her back on him, refusing to acknowledge his presence entirely. The moment was caught on camera and has since gone viral, with many Nigerians weighing in on the long-standing tension between the two figures.
At the service, FIRS chairman Dr. Zach Adedeji appeared to step in as a mediator, seemingly attempting to bring the two together in what looked like a reconciliatory gesture. Despite his efforts, the snub occurred, and the public nature of the incident at a funeral made the clip spread rapidly online.
Public Reactions and Social Media Commentary
The video drew a wave of commentary from social media users, with opinions divided between admiration for Ajimobi's composure and criticism over the setting. One user, @themarriagefixerr, asked: "Aren't they in-laws again?" Another, @officialafolayan, wrote: "Dr. Florence Ajimobi always carries herself with respect."
Others were more critical, with @cellarrouge noting: "Wrong place and time for that." @oluwakemiodlan speculated: "Maybe he didnt ask after her after her hubby's demise." @official_jayvee91 said: "Even at a funeral service Una continue fight it's so sad many people doesn't think about their end in places like this anymore."
Context and Related News
The incident comes amid heightened political activity in Ogun State. Legit.ng earlier reported that Prof Iyabo Obasanjo, former senator and ex-Ogun state commissioner for Health, declared her intention to contest the 2027 Ogun state governorship election on the APC platform. The epidemiologist and daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo returned to active politics after about 15 years, following sustained pressure from supporters. The former lawmaker ruled out a return to the Senate and confirmed the governorship as her only political ambition.
The funeral snub has added to the ongoing discourse around relationships among political figures in the region, with many social media users continuing to share and comment on the viral video.
