The Presidency has addressed the rising concerns and criticisms from various quarters over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s federal appointments since taking office, insisting that his decisions are devoid of any tribal, ethnic, or regional bias.
This clarification was issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, who shared an update via his official X (formerly known as Twitter) handle on Tuesday. He stated that so far, the President has made a total of 134 appointments, with 71 coming from the North and 63 from the South.
He emphasized that the administration remains committed to fairness, competence, inclusivity, and national cohesion, rather than being influenced by tribal or religious sentiments. “People tend to isolate new appointments so far made by the President and examine them with a tribal lens,” Dare said. “But it is too early to conclude that appointments are lopsided. Tinubu has barely completed two years in office and there are still plenty more appointments coming.”
Providing a more detailed regional analysis, Dare revealed that out of the 63 appointments from the South, the South-West region has received the highest number with 26 appointees. The South-South follows closely with 21 appointments, while the South-East has 16 representatives.
He further pointed out President Tinubu’s inclusive leadership track record during his time as the Governor of Lagos State. According to Dare, Tinubu’s past administration was known for bringing together individuals from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds to serve in key cabinet positions, demonstrating his commitment to unity and merit-based governance.
“As President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains the same man who is not blinded by the cloak of tribe or religion,” he affirmed. “He continues to uphold his belief in equal representation, national progress, and unity across all regions of Nigeria.”
This statement from the Presidency comes in response to mounting public discourse and social media conversations about a perceived imbalance in federal appointments. It seeks to assure Nigerians that the administration is operating with fairness at its core and that future appointments will further reflect the nation's diversity.
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