- The post, shared by a political-themed page, claimed that Okoronkwo had praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as “caring, kind, with a great sense of humour,” while encouraging Nigerians to “fall in love with him” if they met him in person.
Super Falcons forward, Esther Okoronkwo, has publicly reacted to a viral post circulating on social media, attributing comments to her that she insists she never made.
The post, shared by a political-themed page, claimed that Okoronkwo had praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as “caring, kind, with a great sense of humour,” while encouraging Nigerians to “fall in love with him” if they met him in person.
“I saw a completely different person. Caring, kind, with a great sense of humour. He is nothing like what they say. If you meet him, you’ll definitely fall in love with him. May the President succeed.” The viral post reads
However, in a screenshot shared via her Instagram story, the WAFCON 2025 champion denied ever making such a statement. Reacting with shock and amusement, she wrote:
“Abeg when did I talk this one?” accompanied by a facepalm emoji, making it clear that the quote was fabricated.
The viral claim sparked mixed reactions online, with fans expressing support for the football star and slamming the page for spreading false information.
Esther Okoronkwo, who played a crucial role in Nigeria’s 3–2 victory against Morocco in the WAFCON final, has been celebrated nationwide for her outstanding performance and continues to trend for her on-field heroics rather than political commentary.
