Picture Of President Buhari “Cleaning His Teeth”, Creates Controversy On Twitter

A photo posted on Twitter which gives the impression that Muhammadu was cleaning his teeth has been stimulating the reactions from his supporters and detractors.

No need for semiology. Everything is clear on this photo posted on Twitter. It is the president of Nigeria. Dressed in a traditional set of dazzling whiteness, Muhammadu Buhari sits in a soft armchair. As if he was watching television, as we can see in the background.

Mr President had his hand stuck to the mouth, it seems that he was in the process of cleaning his teeth,… Like after a meal. This has however generated alot of comments on Twitter.

Different Views

For his supporters, President Buhari deserves this time of rest because of the good work he does in Nigeria on the security of the country. “Truth is, Buhari has paid his due to this nation FULLY from his 20s, fought the war, faced the bullets, restored territories back to Nigeria, defended the sovereignty of Nigeria at the risk of his life with others.” enthuses Taiwo Ajakaye, a user.

Detractors took the opportunity to recall Boko Haram’s terror in northern states, the inter-communal conflict between Muslim and Christian farmers in the east and Shiite protests.

“Breaking News: Muhammadu Buhari @MBuhari is capable of picking his teeth. He is extremely good doing it and we call on the terrorists, bandits, Kidnappers etc to stop abducting maiming & killing citizens and dare Buhari on teeth picking duel! That’s his level of competence.” says Aisha Yesufu, a Nigerian surfer.

Others remind the leader of his election promises in 2015 and 2019. “Buhari’s campaigned in 2015 & 2019 are based on: 1) Security, 2) Economy & 3) Corruption. See him picking his teeth after eating our free food. which of the 3 areas has he performed?” Asks Prince Gmoney Owojaiye, another Twitter user.

The Image has also generated a reaction from the Presidency, Personal Assistant to President Buhari on New Media, Bashir Ahmad also reacted on twitter wondering why the image was generating so much reaction on twitter.

It’s hard to understand why some people are genuinely angry because of this innocent pic. When I innocently snapped it on Feb 27 and posted on my Snapchat, it didn’t occur to me that it’s going to give wailers that strong hit. And @BulamaCartoons made an amazing cartoon out of it pic.twitter.com/B2DaQMyz3W

— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) August 12, 2019

Some reactions on Twitter

Twitter street : #RevolutionIsNow MBuhari pic.twitter.com/586ErKxQWQ

— HOD (Omale_H) August 5, 2019

Truth is, Buhari has paid his due to this nation FULLY from his 20s, fought the war, faced the bullets, restored territories back to Nigeria, defended the sovereignty of Nigeria at the risk of his life with others.
Nobody fit bobo am with story, not even OBJ the letter writer. pic.twitter.com/LK4pQlpUID

— Taiwo_Ajakaye (@dmightyangel) August 6, 2019

Buhari’s campaigned in 2015 & 2019 are based on:
1) Security,
2) Economy &
3) Corruption.

See him picking his teeth after eating our free food.

which of the 3 areas has he performed? pic.twitter.com/2w2QlPOQZ5

— Prince Gmoney Owojaiye (@PrinceGmoney4) August 7, 2019

PAs/SAs: Sir there is trouble. Boko are still active and attacking. Herdsmen bandits & kidnappers are also attacking.
More children are out of school. It has also been reported that Nigerians are in multiple dimensional poverty
Muhammadu Buhari MBuhari: How is that my business? pic.twitter.com/XwyS75puV9

— Aisha Yesufu (AishaYesufu) August 8, 2019

Buhari is humility personified. How many presidents will pick their teeth all by themselves?

How many presidents would be bare foot and allow their Presidential feet touch the floor?

How many presidents are as dedicated to place their feet on our country’s coat of arms? pic.twitter.com/nAWduDnxTH

— #TooBlessed (@Nelly21417) August 7, 2019

Breaking News:
Muhammadu Buhari MBuhari is capable of picking his teeth. He is extremely good doing it and we call on the terrorists, bandits, Kidnappers etc to stop abducting maiming & killing citizens and dare Buhari on teeth picking duel!
That’s his level of competence. pic.twitter.com/GAfXKrg4zf

— Aisha Yesufu (AishaYesufu) August 6, 2019

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI IS ALL AFTER!

Eating, sleeping and picking his teeth.

Or, WHAT ELSE IS HE GOOD AT? pic.twitter.com/JRC5Fol5h4

— Precious Eze (@preshneze) August 7, 2019

A Spiritual Leader at rest. Shoes off, Agbada off, toothpick in mouth as he savours his state sponsored meal and watches himself on tv. You guys can keep shouting on twitter from morning till night in the meantime pic.twitter.com/YjjdtTJ9C0

— tyro (@DoubleEph) August 7, 2019