Why dress like this in public? This is a sign of mental illness

 

Why dress like this in public? This is a sign of mental illness pic.twitter.com/L5U0r4B3tg

— Mike Sonko (@MikeSonko) November 27, 2025

- The post by Mike Sonko (former Nairobi Governor) shares a video of a woman wearing a very short and tight black dress while walking through Dubai Mall.

- He captions it something along the lines of “a sign of mental illness in a public place” (implying the outfit is indecent or a symptom of psychological issues).

- The comment section is overwhelmingly negative toward Sonko:

  - Many people defend women’s freedom to dress as they wish.

  - Others point out the irony, mocking Sonko’s own flamboyant fashion choices (bright suits, heavy gold chains, etc.).

  - Quite a few accuse him of posting it just for engagement and clout.

  - Some bring up the fact that in October 2025 he publicly revealed his daughter’s bipolar disorder, so using “mental illness” as an insult now feels particularly tone-deaf and hypocritical to critics.

Overall, the post has backfired heavily; most replies are roasting or criticizing him rather than agreeing with his take.