The governor of Ekiti State, Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji, has received praise from Nigerians on social media for his humble gesture of prostrating to greet Chief Afe Babalola, a renowned lawyer, at a public event.
The governor’s act of prostration is a traditional way of showing respect to an elder in Yoruba culture.Governor Oyebanji arrived at the event in Ekiti and encountered Chief Babalola, who is over 80 years old.
Without hesitation, the governor laid down on the ground to greet the legal icon, demonstrating his respect and adherence to cultural traditions.