“Attend His Own Burial?” – Bianca Ojukwu Reacts to Outrageous Excuse from Staff Member in Hilarious Post

In a blend of exasperation and comic disbelief, Nigerian politician and diplomat, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, lit up social media after revealing an outrageous excuse submitted by one of her staff members — a formal request to be excused from work in order to "attend his own burial."

The post, shared on her Instagram handle, left Nigerians rolling with laughter and shaking their heads in disbelief as the widow of the late Biafran leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, recounted the bizarre moment with her usual wit and eloquence. "How can I frustrate these people today?" she wrote rhetorically, almost as if questioning whether some higher force was testing her patience or simply playing tricks with her sense of humor. “They are looking for my trouble. Which one be dis again?”

Bianca’s tone quickly moved from disbelief to comic relief as she painted a picture of a trend she had noticed among her domestic or office staff. According to her, every Friday had suddenly become synonymous with “funeral excuses” — with claims that ranged from losing a father, uncle, in-law, to even a great-grandmother. “So because I no dey for my home office, na so so excuse dem go use funeral take every Friday,” she noted, as if chronicling a growing pattern of suspicious bereavement.

But the kicker came with what she called “the transmission of today’s excuse.” A staff member, perhaps in an unfortunate haste or lack of education, mistakenly requested to be absent from work so he could “attend his own burial.” It wasn’t a typo on Bianca’s part — the employee quite literally claimed he was the one being buried.

“Which one be 'attend his own burial'???” she exclaimed in sheer astonishment. It’s the kind of phrase that not only defies logic but also offers itself up as instant comedy gold. For Bianca, who has worn many hats — First Lady of a defunct Republic, beauty queen, ambassador, mother — this seemed to be the final straw in a long string of incredulous absentee excuses.

“Nothing Ganiyu no fit see for gate,” she added in fluent Nigerian street lingo, implying that in her position of authority, she has come across the most ridiculous things — but this one took the cake.

Social media users couldn’t get enough of the post, flooding the comment section with laughing emojis, expressions of secondhand embarrassment, and stories of similarly unbelievable excuses they had received or heard about. While some suggested the staff member may have meant to say he was attending a relative's burial and simply got it wrong, others joked that maybe he had reached such a spiritual level of tiredness that he was “dead inside” and had decided to stage his own funeral.

Bianca, however, wasn’t done with her theatrical description of the moment. She mockingly predicted what might come next: “The dead go soon demand for condolence package. Na then im ghost go hear the sound of my closing remarks and my vote of thanks before the end of the funeral ceremony.” With sharp sarcasm, she painted the imaginary scenario of a ghost attending its own eulogy just to hear her closing speech.

In just a few paragraphs, Bianca turned an otherwise annoying workplace incident into a masterclass in storytelling and satire, proving once again why she remains one of Nigeria’s most charismatic public figures. Her use of Nigerian Pidgin, mixed with proper English and cultural references, brought authenticity to the post and made it instantly relatable to millions who have had to deal with fake excuses or absurd workplace encounters.

While the post was largely received in good humor, it also sparked a minor debate on staff discipline and the importance of professionalism. Some commenters argued that the story, although hilarious, pointed to a deeper issue — the lack of commitment and sincerity among some Nigerian workers. “This is why many private employers don't take their staff seriously anymore,” one commenter lamented.

Others pointed out the importance of literacy and clear communication, suggesting that perhaps the employee in question had no malicious intent but simply didn’t know how to construct his excuse properly. “Maybe he meant to write he was attending his brother’s burial, but who helped him write the letter? Na that person need flogging,” a follower joked.

Regardless of the interpretation, it was clear that Bianca had managed to turn an awkward situation into a viral moment, infusing it with the kind of dry humor that left readers both amused and amazed. Known for her poise, grace, and sharp intellect, Bianca Ojukwu’s posts often blend politics, personal insight, and humor, but this particular one reached new heights.

It’s not every day that a public figure can share a workplace gaffe and get the whole country laughing while simultaneously spotlighting the everyday frustrations that come with being an employer in Nigeria. Whether it’s fake funerals or ghostly excuses, Bianca’s followers know one thing for sure — she will always tell it as it is, and with style.

As Nigerians continue to digest the phrase “attend his own burial,” the meme culture has already embraced it. Screenshots of the post have gone viral on WhatsApp groups, Twitter (X), and Facebook, with memes popping up of skeletons in suits, ghosts with name tags, and captions like “Heading to my own burial. BRB.”

In a country where daily life is already full of stress, economic hardship, and political uncertainty, this kind of organic comic relief from an unexpected corner — the office of a well-known political figure — is a much-needed balm. Sometimes, it takes the absurd to help people laugh through the chaos.

So, while the mystery of the staff member’s “burial” may never be solved, Bianca Ojukwu has once again proved that humor, even when born out of frustration, can be the perfect medicine — and in this case, it came in the form of a ghost asking for time off.