The official Twitter account of Nigeria’s Ministry of Interior sparked outrage after mistakenly retweeting pornographic content, triggering nationwide embarrassment and calls for the handler's dismissal.
Highlights:
- The Ministry’s verified handle retweeted explicit content from an adult creator known as “premium exterior Chudai.”
- The incident was reportedly due to the handler forgetting to switch from their personal account.
- Many Nigerians online are calling for the handler to be fired over the “unprofessional” mistake.
- Others found humour in the situation, with a few even thanking the handler for “putting them on.”
- The tweet was swiftly deleted, but not before screenshots circulated widely.
This blunder has added to a growing list of digital missteps by public institutions in Nigeria. While some see it as a harmless mistake, many view it as symptomatic of deeper issues around professionalism in government communication. The backlash reflects public frustration with institutional lapses and how easily trust can erode in the digital era. If unaddressed, the slip could reinforce negative perceptions of government competence online, a space increasingly important for credibility.
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