Tinubu's use of the slang 'Idan' in congratulatory message to Osimhen excite tweeps

Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen's recent achievement in the Napoli shirt has drawn reactions from several Nigerians, at home and abroad.

The 24-year-old striker broke the record of the highest goal-scoring African in the Serie A, scoring his 47th goal in the 1-0 win against Fiorentina.

Osimhen had previously guided Napoli to their first Scudetto title in 33 years with five matches to spare.

The Super Eagles striker's remarkable feat has earned the praise of President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and one of his close rivals in the February 25 polls, Peter Obi.

The President-elect in a tweet said: “I think we can all agree that there was another coronation in Italy where our son, Victor Osimhen, claimed the crown as the new King of Serie A! The real deal, or idán gangan as younger folks may describe him; Victor has continued the fine tradition of Nigeria’s footballing excellence on the global stage. We are all proud of him and wish him well in what is already a remarkable career.”

I heartily congratulate the Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, whose 22nd goal of the season earned Napoli a 1-1 draw at Udinese and was enough to win the great Italian Football Club their first Serie A league title since 1990. pic.twitter.com/3gsupVepSV
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) May 7, 2023

The tweet has drawn several responses. See some below

My president is using street slang, Idan Gangan. I have a strong feeling that 8 years of BAT tenure will be pure cruise. ???????????? pic.twitter.com/nP5G2svfMz
— TeeTalk ???? (@Obajemujnr_) May 7, 2023

Someone that performs wonders
— Dipo (@DipoPopson) May 7, 2023

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❤️????❤️
Agreed!!!
Congratulations to him.
Nigeria is heavily blessed!
— Ada Anambra (@AdaAnambra2023) May 7, 2023

You wan carry your bad luck to stain this young boy. If your kinda keep rigging your way through, do you think Nigeria will ever get on its feet. Tinubu ole.
— Agbado snipper (@ApcpdpN) May 7, 2023

Please let’s aim for World Cup victory in 2030. We can start as soon as you come in Sir. It will galvanise all Nigerians towards a common goal.
— OtunbaAJ (@AJOdunowo) May 7, 2023

Wait....did my President-elect just use "idan gangan "????????????. Òòooosheyyyyy baba mi...iba re 1 million ????????
— Iyalaya (@lollylarry1) May 7, 2023