The Digest:
Journalist Rufai Oseni has sparked widespread public debate after describing President Tinubu's new ambassadorial list as "filled with political patronage." According to social media reactions, the inclusion of figures like Reno Omokri and Femi Fani-Kayode has intensified criticism that the appointments prioritize political loyalty over diplomatic merit.
Key Points:
- Rufai Oseni leads criticism of 32-nominee ambassadorial list
- Social media users describe appointments as a "reward-for-loyalty system."
- Inclusion of Reno Omokri, FFK, cited as evidence of political patronage
- Critics note absence of career diplomats in key positions
- Public questions timing after Guinea-Bissau diplomatic incident
- Users characterize the list as "party gifts" and "agbado season."
- Appointments are seen as "domestic politics exported abroad."
Sources: Ruffydfire/ X
