VIDEO: Adeleke prostrates before elder brother after re-election

A video capturing Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke prostrating before his elder brother, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, has gained significant traction on social media following the governor's recent re-election. The gesture, a deeply traditional Yoruba act of showing profound respect, was shared by media publisher Dele Momodu.

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One thing I love about Yoruba culture is how strongly we value respect for elders. You can hold the highest office and still dobale before an elder. Is this tradition still as strong among younger Yorubas today? You probably know the answer.

In the widely circulated clip, Governor Adeleke is seen performing the full prostration in front of his older brother, who is also the father of renowned Afrobeats artist Davido. The elder Adeleke responded by offering prayers for the governor and his administration, observed by family members and close associates. This display of deference occurred shortly after Adeleke was declared the winner of the August 15, 2026, Osun governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

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Respect for elders and constituted authority is one thing you can’t take away from Yoruba people.

The governor secured victory with 511,067 votes, defeating his closest competitor, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress, who garnered 444,815 votes. The video has since elicited numerous reactions on the social platform X (formerly Twitter), with many users praising Governor Adeleke's humility and the Adeleke family's commitment to cultural traditions that emphasize respect for elders.

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I love this man. I also enjoy the kind of family relationship and love that is obvious in the Adeleke family.

Online commentators highlighted the significance of this tradition within Yoruba culture, noting how it demonstrates that even those in high office uphold reverence for their elders. Users expressed admiration for the governor's gratitude, both to divine powers and to his family, for his electoral success, viewing it as an embodiment of the 'Omoluabi' trait, a concept signifying good character and integrity.

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Omoluabi trait. Thank you Mr Governor for not allowing the transience of power to cloud your sense of gratitude, both to the Almighty God and man.