Wike’s Fashion Faux Pas: How the Ex-Governor’s Suit Buttoning Went Viral

Former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has become a subject of online ridicule over his choice of outfit to a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Thursday.

Wike, who led the defunct G5 Governors to the meeting, was spotted wearing a suit that was improperly buttoned, exposing his shirt and tie in an awkward manner.

The photos of the meeting, which were shared on social media, quickly attracted comments from Nigerians who mocked Wike’s fashion sense and speculated on his motive for visiting Tinubu.

Some suggested that Wike was nervous or desperate for a political appointment from Tinubu, who is widely believed to be eyeing the presidency in 2023.

Others defended Wike, saying that he was a fashion icon and that his suit buttoning was intentional and stylish.

Wike, who is a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been seen as a close ally of Tinubu since he supported the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 presidential election.

This is the third time Wike will be meeting Tinubu in 10 days, raising eyebrows among political observers.

Wike, who is a lawyer by profession, served as the governor of Rivers State from 2015 to 2023. He is known for being outspoken and controversial on national issues.

This got many Nigerians talking on social media.

adura_adegbekee wrote: “Permit me to laugh please. He’s hustling for position. Forgive him”

anaa_stacia wrote: “He is using corruption to button up his suit, everywhere rigging”

augustina_vivian wrote: “That is the style na. Ara agbara Wike”

saditade wrote: “This is the 3rd time Wike Will appear in Aso And on Suit. But this Time, Wike is going to Aso Rock with His CV”

Maybeks wrote: “Whiskey will not let Wike button his suit appropriately. Tinubu should him hired as Aso Rock protocol officer since he’s always at the villa”

hey_orma wrote: “Fashion Icon “Alexander wang of Nigeria”

oteedazzle wrote: “Oga Judas of Ikwerre really needs that appointment, it is so evident”.

ivapaisley wrote: “Normally Wike na m*d man when it comes to fashion… Person wey go wear Green suit with Red Tie and still wear white shoe 👞 hahahahahah. GO N WATCH WHEN he was doing his G5 madness and commissioning earlier this year. U go know say na crazy man”

anitapinket wrote: “001 can never make a mistake, that’s the style in vogue. My Leader”

teeto_olayeni wrote: “Hustle for position na your mate???? Guy man is tensed”

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