Reactions As PBAT’s Son, Seyi, Was Prevented From Greeting Pope Leo XIV In Rome [VIDEO]

A video of Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, being blocked from shaking hands with the newly elected Pope Leo XIV inside the Vatican has caused a stir on social media.

Recall that President Bola Tinubu on Sunday joined other world leaders to participate in the inauguration mass to mark the beginning of the Pontificate of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV.

The video that surfaced on social media captured the moment two senior clerics had led President Tinubu to greet the new Pope with Seyi Tinubu on the queue.

However, when Seyi came close, protocol officials blocked him from having access and getting close enough to have a papal handshake.

Watch the video below:

No be Seyi Tinubu dem bounce so? 

Who did that to Nigeria’s first son? pic.twitter.com/gYnxtcYBVm

Who did that to Nigeria’s first son? pic.twitter.com/gYnxtcYBVm— Harrison A  (@harreceipts) May 18, 2025

The video has caused a stir, with many Nigerians accusing Seyi of loafing since his father assumed office as President.

An X user, @Vonapochi, said,  “Seyi Tinubu has done it again, another national embarrassment on the world stage.It the Pope’s inauguration, while bishops and ministers followed protocol, Seyi forced his way to the front like an entitled child. He wasn’t on the official list, yet tried to shake the Pope’s hand and was blocked by security.”

@son_of_the_soiI wrote: Power drunk at home, treated like a common nuisance abroad.

Cardinal wrote: “The Son of that Criminal Drug Baron dey hustle handshake so e fit use am brag and trend but the Ushers drag the werey put inside line again.”

Jay wrote:  “Efcc, Nigerian police , local thugs , Nigerian executives, Nigerian legislators and Nigerian Judiciary oya take over. The bouncer needs to explain why this happened, will you not treat him like y’all did the nans president and every other Nigerian that speaks up?”

FAB  wrote: “Very embarrassing,this small boy should be put in his place ,dude be doing too much lately.” !

Dr. Von Apochi wrote: “Seyi Tinubu has done it again, another national embarrassment on the world stage. At the Pope’s inauguration, while bishops and ministers followed protocol, Seyi forced his way to the front like an entitled child.

“He wasn’t on the official list, yet tried to shake the Pope’s hand and was blocked by security. Shameful!This wasn’t boldness, it was disgrace. Nigeria was watching. The world was watching. And once again, Seyi proved that power without character is a curse.

“This isn’t leadership-in-training. It’s a show of impunity. Seyi Tinubu, you’ve turned dignity into a joke. Enough of this Ajantala behavior.