Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has joined millions of football aficionados around the world to felicitate with Messi following Argentina’s World Cup triumph.
“Emi lo kan” is a Yoruba phrase which loosely translates to “it is my turn”.
The saying has become synonymous with the APC presidential candidate after his outburst in Ogun earlier in 2022, while he was vying for his party’s ticket.
Messi on Saturday inspired the South American country to the 2022 World Cup victory, their first in 36 years.
The World Cup final between Argentina and France was played at the Lusali Stadium in Doha, capital of Qatar.
Messi scored two goals in the enthralling encounter that ended 3-3 after extra time, and was followed by a penalty shootout.
Many football fans believe the World Cup triumph by the 35-year-old is much-needed to crown the stellar and phenomenal career he has had.
Lending his voice to the victory, Tinubu took to his Twitter page and posted an edited picture of Messi in wearing a Yoruba traditional cap with the chain insignia of the former governor of Lagos state embossed on it.
The image was captioned “Emi lo kan of Doha”.
Meanwhile, the tweet has continued to garner mixed reactions from Twitter users.
“Messi scored a brace, captained his team, and played every minute. He didn’t sit on the bench asking El Rufai to score or take penalties. He attended debates. He was healthy. He’s done it over & over again. He didn’t order referee to give his own team red card,” one Twitter user wrote.
See some reactions from Twitter below.
Lol 😂 I must confess this made me laugh sir , thank you for recognising the GOAT #Messi𓃵day 🏆💯👏🏾
— Aliyu M Mukaddas (@aliyuelmukaddas) December 18, 2022
Messi scored a brace, captained his team, played every minute.
He didn't sit on the bench asking El Rufai to score or take penalties.
He attended debates. He was healthy.
He’s done it over & over again. He didn’t order referee to give his own team red card.
— Abdul.mkt👨💻 (@Omope_Abdul) December 18, 2022
Just as France couldn't retain the World Cup, so shall APC not retain power in 2023.
Just as we celebrate Messi today, so shall we celebrate Obi's presidential victory next year.
You can't fight a destiny that is backed by grace✍️🏽 https://t.co/cpxAJEYfYm
— Ocular Priest 👁️ (@Dr_chazduke) December 18, 2022
Messi won the world cup with a team, he didn't do it alone.
Tinubu is going about with his team, he isn't going alone.
Tinubu = Messi.
— Onyema Donald (@Onyema_Donald) December 18, 2022
Messi didn't win on the first try. You are losing next year! https://t.co/9NTvLsulKv
— NKEM #PeterObi2023 (@Nkemchor_) December 18, 2022
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