A student of the Delta State School of Nursing, Osato Edobor, who was earlier queried for allegedly posting a viral video mocking Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reportedly failed her final examinations — a development some have described as politically motivated.
Edobor was at the center of a social media storm in March 2025 after she captured a scene during the First Lady’s visit to Delta State where students responded to a Master of Ceremony’s declaration — “Na our mama be this” — with the now-viral phrase, “Na your mama be this.” The short clip quickly gained traction online and sparked a wave of reactions, particularly from critics of the Bola Tinubu administration.
Despite being known as a high-performing student, Osato’s final examination results were reportedly unfavorable, prompting allegations of victimization. A source close to the institution described the outcome as a case of “institutional witch-hunt.”
Following the viral video, the Delta State College of Nursing Sciences issued a disciplinary query against her, signed by the school’s provost, Mrs. Evbodaghe Rita Ogonne. The query accused Edobor of engaging in a “malicious act” and violating school ethics by posting unofficial content while in uniform.
In defense, the school authority argued that the student not only mocked the First Lady but also made comments perceived as threats — a claim Edobor has denied. In a separate video, she jokingly narrated the students’ journey to the venue and referenced the strict security checks they faced.
Amid growing backlash, the Delta State Government, through its Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, intervened and ordered the withdrawal of the query, stressing that there was no intent to victimize any student.
However, Edobor’s reported exam failure has reignited concerns among observers, with many calling for an independent review of the situation. Attempts to reach the school’s provost for comments on the matter were unsuccessful.
The controversy has once again spotlighted the tension between freedom of expression and institutional discipline in Nigerian higher institutions, especially in politically sensitive contexts.
