The incident occurred on Friday, September 15, 2023, during the inauguration of two projects in Iseyin, Oyo State, where Obasanjo served as the special guest of honor.
A short video of the event, widely circulated on the internet, showed Obasanjo expressing his displeasure as seated monarchs failed to rise and greet the state governor, Seyi Makinde. He described their behavior as disrespectful to the governor and his office.
Speaking in Yoruba, Obasanjo then ordered the traditional leaders to stand and greet Governor Makinde, a command they promptly obeyed.
