President Bola Ahmed Tinubu frequent greetings to veteran actor Papa Ajasco at Lagos airport have sparked curiosity. It turns out that Papa Ajasco leads the cultural troupe that traditionally welcomes the President upon his arrivals in Lagos. This role explains their frequent meetings and warm greetings exchanged between them at the airport.
Their interactions highlight the President’s appreciation for cultural traditions and his personal connection with the veteran actor. A recent encounter was captured in a viral video, where President Tinubu invited Papa Ajasco over for a handshake and brief pleasantries.
Beautiful moment between PBAT and his long time friend, Mr Abiodun Ayo Yinka (a.k.a Papa Ajasco) at the Presidential Wing of the Muritala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos pic.twitter.com/J5ofLcRNSL
— Daddy D.O🇳🇬 (@DOlusegun) December 18, 2024
Social media users have been reacting to the video, with some praising the President’s respect for cultural traditions. One user, adewale_tide_benison, commented, “In everything you do please always try your best to keep solid contact, the friends we keep actually matters a lot in life”
See reactions below;
adewale_tide_benison: In everything you do please always try your best to keep solid contact, the friends we keep actually matters a lot in life 🍷🍷.
ezeqwesiri: In other words ; Papa Ajasco is the SA to the president on Cultural Troops Welcoming . Kapish?
iamsheila_: I was expecting after the hand shake,papa ajasco would slap the middle of this bald head and shout “ajigbijigbi” 😂.. ITV station don spoil me😂.
bislicious2014: Seest thou a man diligent in his work? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.
mr_nhn: The security move was mere protocol, the know he has access for him to have gotten that close but they won’t watch him walk straight- They must show that they are at alert. It’s the standard. President no be Councillor!
omoobaoloriengr: Baba Ajasco entertained me as a little girl, may Eledumaré bless him with happiness all through the rest of his life.