Social media has been abuzz with controversy following criticism directed at Tochi Wigwe, the eldest daughter of the late Herbert Wigwe, for not standing to greet Vice President Kashim Shettima.
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The incident took place during a gathering to mourn the tragic loss of her father, mother, and brother in a recent helicopter crash. A Twitter user called out Tochi for accepting a handshake while seated, suggesting she lacked proper upbringing.
The post compared her actions to those of Yemi Osinbajo and Aliko Dangote, who were seen standing while greeting Shettima at the same event.
While some condemned Tochi’s behavior as disrespectful, others defended her, noting that grief can affect individuals differently. The debate highlights the complexities of social expectations and personal emotions during times of mourning, sparking a mix of opinions and reactions on social media.
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Some Reactions Below;
@Jeshdud said; “She is grieving for heaven’s sake . No empathy. Na wa o.”
@Anonymous said; “We are Africans, we hold our moral values high. “Person wey dey cry still dey see road “. That is how we say it in African.”
@N said; “It is lack of ethics ,courtesy to sit while. someone is shaming you. Even in corporate world it’s wrong . Even whites you copy always stand to shake hands.”
@Emy said; “In this context, i wont hold it against her. Maybe, she is just there but her mind is somewhere else. Alot is going through her mind right now. No mother nor Father or even brother to console her. She is just there on by herself grieving inside. Maybe she might not even want to be there if not that the situation warrants it. Dont forget some people are introverts by nature. so they don really flow with the crowd.
@Zee said; “Guys, Pls let the girl grieve! She just lost her Dad”
@Arinze figo said; “Stand up and greet him for what? That respect kill all of you there. People talk to their God sitting, na this useless criminal we go hear word for. Go and force her to stand up na.”
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