Presidency denies claims of Tinubu favouring the Southwest in appointments

The Nigerian Presidency denies claims of Tinubu favouring the Southwest in appointments. Following the appointment of Major General Olufemi Oluyede as Acting Chief of Army Staff, social media erupted with claims accusing President Bola Tinubu of “Yorubanisation,” suggesting a preference for appointing individuals from the Yoruba ethnic group over others.

Oluyede’s appointment came as General Tahoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, is reportedly abroad for medical treatment. Critics on social media argued that there are equally qualified generals from other regions who could have temporarily filled the role, rather than another officer from the Southwest.

Addressing these claims, Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Public Communications and Orientation, published a list detailing the regional distribution of security agency heads under Tinubu’s administration. According to the list, the Northwest has the highest representation with eight appointees, followed by the Southwest with five, and North Central with four. The Northeast has three representatives, while SouthSouth and Southeast regions each have one appointee.

“Facts do not lie. Below we see laid bare the facts about the regional outlook of President Tinubu’s appointments within 20 security agencies. The label of him favouring Yorubas in the Security set up does not fit. Nigeria, we hail thee!” Below is the list where Presidency denies claims of Tinubu favouring the Southwest in appointments.  See Lindaikejisblog

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