A gateman at a luxury estate has gone viral after refusing to grant entry to a man driving an SUV simply because the vehicle did not display the mandatory estate sticker, completely unaware that the man behind the wheel was actually the owner of the estate.
The incident was captured on video and has since trended widely across social media platforms, particularly on X, drawing attention to the gate man’s strict adherence to estate rules despite the unexpected twist in the situation.
Gate man stops SUV owner
According to reports, the gate man blocked the SUV at the entrance, insisting that no vehicle could enter the estate without the required sticker, following the estate’s security protocol. The SUV driver tried to explain that he was the owner, but the gate man stood his ground, refusing to bypass the established rules.
Eventually, the man revealed his ownership of the estate, which only then made the scenario ironic and humorous to viewers. Despite the revelation, the gate man’s dedication to following rules sparked widespread praise for his integrity and professionalism.
Netizens’ Reactions
The video drew a wave of reactions online, with social media users comparing the scenario to humorous instances of authority figures strictly enforcing rules even against powerful individuals. Many applauded the gate man for prioritizing duty over assumptions about status or power.
One user, @Usmanashafe, joked: “Poor man pikin go say ‘But the Gateman is doing his job’ 🤣.”
@HkiinzG shared: “My uncle got back from Canada and the guard didn’t open the gate for him because he didn’t have the estate card. Unknown to him that my uncle owns the estate. Instead of my uncle to sack him, he increased his salary from 500k to 1.5 million.”
@Row_Haastrup added: “But shouldn’t this even be a reason for a promotion or commendation? But you know now, cos of ego, oga could sack him.”
The incident and its online discussion highlight the importance of integrity in positions of responsibility, showing that sometimes doing the right thing can go viral for all the right reasons. Many netizens celebrated the gate man’s steadfastness, with others humorously debating how they would have reacted if they were in the SUV owner’s shoes.
Watch video below …
“I am not Stup!d” – Gateman with Integrity stands his ground as he refuses to open Gate For Big Man Riding SUV without estate Sticker unknown to him the man was the Owner of the estate🙆🏼♂️pic.twitter.com/F8zWl1TwiQ
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) November 17, 2025