A Nigerian police officer is facing widespread criticism on social media after a video showing him lacing the shoe of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), went viral. The video, which surfaced online on Monday, shows Ganduje standing while the officer, dressed in uniform, is seen on bended knee tying his shoelaces.
The incident has sparked a heated debate online. While some users questioned why a police officer would be seen performing such a task for Ganduje, others speculated that the officer may have a personal connection to the APC chairman, possibly feeling a sense of respect or duty.
Social media users were quick to share their thoughts:
@kelvin\_kertz remarked: “In Nigeria, Police officers should respect their uniform and not show such servitude to politicians.”
@og\_cemoni posted: “Can he do the same for an ordinary citizen who is of the same age with Ganduje? He should respect his uniform, not the age. There is a whole lot wrong with it for a policeman in uniform to be doing that. Does Ganduje not have personal aides?”
This incident comes just weeks after another controversy involving Nigerian police officers, when a video circulated showing uniformed officers accepting cash gifts from a Chinese national. The footage sparked public outrage, and human rights groups condemned the act as disgraceful. The Nigeria Police Force quickly responded, confirming that the officers involved were being investigated and would face disciplinary action.
The latest controversy raises concerns about the professionalism of Nigeria’s police force and the level of respect between officers and political figures. Public trust in law enforcement continues to be a sensitive issue in the country.
