- Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo became a trending topic after arriving at an APC meeting in Ekiti State with his official hypeman, who also serves as his Senior Special Assistant.
- The hypeman’s energetic chants at the event sparked laughter and criticism online.
- While some Nigerians found the display entertaining, others described it as embarrassing and unprofessional. Many noted it as another example of Nigerian politics merging with entertainment culture.
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has gone viral after showing up at an APC meeting in Ekiti State with his Senior Special Assistant, who also serves as his official hypeman.
In the now-viral video, the hypeman could be seen energetically cheering and hyping the governor as he made his entrance, drawing amused stares from attendees.
The moment sparked massive reactions online, with one user writing, “Na only in Nigeria hypeman dey collect government appointment. Hypeman dey there to shout ‘Energy!’ while citizens dey shout ‘Economy!’”
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Another joked, “Bro said if I’m going to the meeting, my hypeman going too, politics now got background vocals.”
Some Nigerians, however, expressed embarrassment over the display, saying it reflected poorly on governance. One comment read, “I’m catching shame on their behalf,” while another quipped, “This hype dey see money pass those club hype men.”
Governor Okpebholo, who recently assumed office, has maintained a lively public image, often seen surrounded by aides and supporters chanting his praises
