Dino Melaye, a former senator, has spoken out against President Bola Tinubu for putting forward Mahmood Yakubu, the former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as a nominee for an ambassadorial role.
According to report, Yakubu is one of over 30 people whose names were recently sent to the Senate by President Tinubu for ambassadorial appointments.
The nomination has sparked backlash, with some critics saying the president is “rewarding” Yakubu for his past role at INEC.
Melaye, in a Facebook post on Wednesday, said Tinubu is more focused on politics than on running the country. He called the nomination of Yakubu a disgrace and said it shows the president does not care about the country’s well-being.
He wrote: “It is an absurdity that President Tinubu has abandoned governance for politics. The appointment of Mahmud Yakubu as an ambassador is shameless and shows that this Idi Amin-like government doesn’t give a damn. Indeed, there was a country.”
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Interesting take by Dino Melaye, but is he just stirring the pot or making valid points? What do you think?
Dino Melaye is just stirring up drama again. Cant he focus on actual issues for once?
I think Dino Melayes criticism of Tinubu is justified. Its important to hold leaders accountable for their actions.
I think Dino Melayes criticism of Tinubu over Yakubus nomination is justified. Politics can get messy!
Dino Melaye has a point – Tinubus influence in government appointments raises questions about transparency. What do you think?
Why is Dino Melaye always in the news? Cant we focus on more important issues? Lets move on!
Dino Melaye needs to chill, Tinubu has the right to make nominations. Lets not stir unnecessary drama.
Dino Melaye is just seeking attention by criticizing Tinubu. Lets focus on the bigger issues at hand.