A viral video captures a moment at Obi Cubana’s 50th birthday celebration, where he stood beside his seated son as Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi approached to greet them. After exchanging pleasantries with Obi Cubana, Peter Obi turned to the boy, who remained seated.
Noticing the situation, Obi Cubana gently instructed his son to stand up and show respect. The boy immediately complied, rising to properly greet the politician.
The clip has earned widespread praise on social media, with many applauding Obi Cubana for teaching his son discipline and humility despite their affluent lifestyle.
Obi Cubana was quick the tell his son to get up and greet Peter Obi.
Let me say this, unless you are who you think you are, simple courtesy demands you don’t sit to greet people. Good that he taught him this.pic.twitter.com/hpMnUD24Kk
— DISTINGUISHED KPMG LinkedIn Everest (@novieverest) April 12, 2025
See some reactions below,
One Cuteloveroflove wrote, “I give it to Yoruba when it comes to respect
One Oluwatosyngrace wrote, “These are the training we should instil in our children at home to avoid correction in public
One Fure_xo wrote, “Was he really going to shake him while sitting down? Na wa o
One Sunsherry_of_lagos1 wrote, “My kids would never disgrace me outside. Na from there I go dey discipline you
One Stripesandgoldfabrics wrote, “As it should be
One Chi_beke_chi wrote, “If na to dance now, dem no teach am b4 him learn. Kids will stain your white
One Mz Olori wrote, “Gen Z wetin concern them”.