Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All
Progressives Congress (APC), has described Lionel Messi as the “Emi lo kan of
Doha” 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 address in Ogun earlier in 2022, while he was vying for his
party’s ticket.
Messi was an inspiration as the South American country claimed the 2022 World Cup.
The World Cup final between Argentina and France was played
at the Lusali Stadium in Doha, capital of Qatar.
Messi scored two goals in a pulsating game 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 a much-needed crowning of the phenomenal career he has had.
Adding his voice to the victory, Tinubu took to his Twitter
page and posted an edited picture of Messi in the signature regalia of the former
governor of Lagos state.
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.
— Abdul.mkt👨💻 (@Omope_Abdul) December 18, 2022
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.
Just as France couldn't retain the World Cup, so shall APC not retain power in 2023.
— Ocular Priest 👁️ (@Dr_chazduke) December 18, 2022
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
Messi scored a brace, captained his team, played every minute.
— Abdul.mkt👨💻 (@Omope_Abdul) December 18, 2022
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.
Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everydayMessi 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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