Atiku Abubakar’s aide, Demola Olarewaju, has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to appoint Bianca Ojukwu as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. Olarewaju believes this move is a calculated attempt to gain support in the South-East region.
In a significant cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday, President Tinubu nominated Ambassador Bianca along with six other new ministers, pending Senate confirmation. The ministerial nominees include Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, Muhammadu Dingyadi, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and Dr. Jumoke Oduwole ¹.
Many have interpreted the appointment of the late Biafra leader’s widow as a strategy by Tinubu to increase his support in the South-East. However, Olarewaju warned that Bianca won’t help Tinubu get votes from the Southeast in 2027 because she has zero electoral value.
According to Olarewaju, not one voter in the South-East region will switch to back Tinubu because of Bianca’s appointment. He stated that the appointment of Bianca is only a ploy for the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rig the 2027 election.
Olarewaju’s comments have sparked a mix of reactions, with some people agreeing with his assessment and others defending the appointment of Bianca Ojukwu. Some have pointed out that Atiku Abubakar himself has a history of switching parties.
Others have criticized Olarewaju’s comments, saying that he is being hypocritical. They argue that Atiku Abubakar has also been accused of being a traitor in the past. The controversy surrounding Bianca Ojukwu’s appointment has highlighted the ongoing tensions within the PDP. Some have called for Wike to be sacked from the party, while others have defended his actions.
Ultimately, the impact of Bianca Ojukwu’s appointment on the 2027 election remains to be seen. However, one thing is clear: the move has sparked a heated debate about politics and loyalty in Nigeria.
Source: https://www.gistreel.com
