Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has extended warm birthday wishes to Osun State’s First Lady, Titilola Adeleke, as she marks her 60th birthday — but the congratulatory message has stirred a fresh wave of public debate.
In a post shared on her X account, Senator Tinubu wrote:
*”I join your husband, the Governor of Osun State, His Excellency Senator Ademola Adeleke, your children, family, friends and loved ones to celebrate you, as you mark this milestone of 60 years.
I celebrate your commitment to uplifting the good people of Osun State through the Renewed Hope Initiative where you continue to touch many lives.
I pray this special day is filled with joy, love and cherished moments.
May you celebrate many more years in divine health, peace, joy and happiness. 
Happy 60th birthday, Your Excellency. @TitilolaAdeleke
~ Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON
First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”*
The birthday wishes came after Senator Tinubu and Governor Adeleke dominated online conversation over a viral clip from a public event in Osun last weekend. In the video, the First Lady was seen asking the governor to round up his remarks, stating that he had only five minutes left, and cautioning that she would turn off his microphone if he exceeded the time.
The exchange sharply divided opinions nationwide, leaving many interpreting the First Lady’s birthday message as either genuine courtesy or a strategic move following the controversy.
Public Reactions Flood In
Moments after her post, social media users filled the comment section with contrasting views — some praising the First Lady’s gesture and others accusing her of insensitivity. At least 15 notable reactions stood out:
@JesusOverNaija: “Her husband is older than you, and a duly elected governor. Yet you insulted him publicly, and now you’re here wishing his wife well. Issorite.”
@haqulix: “Damage control. 😂😂”
@dimma_opinion: “But how many First Ladies Osun people get sef?”
@SamuelIAyodele: “Happy birthday to Mrs Adeleke.”
@Adeniji07006360: “Sweet birthday wishes from our mummy to our mummy. Happy birthday ma. May the Lord continue to guide you.”
@badmanmilly: “❤️❤️❤️”
@iamtenseven: “The same husband you embarrassed yesterday?”
@OfficiaEdoOsasB: “Arrest the graphic designer now.”
@babangida1010: “You disrespected her husband yesterday, you’re celebrating her today. If double-standard was a person.”
@prettycachy: “After insulting her husband and humiliating him publicly? Gosh! Make I no talk.”
@dapo28april: “I said it — no way Sen. Remi insulted him. They have a close relationship. I don’t read any meaning to what happened.”
@Equity_ofs: “Damage control. Did you celebrate her last year? Have you ever celebrated her?”
@DanteQuincy: “Destroyed democracy with such manners and still no apology.”
@Gasolixenergy: “Who advised you to post this?”
@DavidOFakayode: “Disrespected her husband and two days later celebrating the wife… I see you.”
While some Nigerians applauded the message as a sign of maturity and leadership, others argued it came too soon after the much-debated encounter between the First Lady and the Osun governor. For many, the timing raised questions about intention; for others, it was simply a birthday greeting taken too far by critics.
Still, the post continues to garner attention, reflecting how closely Nigerians watch the interactions of public office holders — especially when previous moments are still fresh in the public memory.
