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Why Bosun Tijani’s appointment was confirmed despite calling senators morons – Akpabio

  • Bosun Tijani was confirmed as Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy despite calling Nigerian lawmakers 'morons', which Senate President Godswill Akpabio acknowledged as a point of contention during the screening process.
  • Senate President Akpabio noted that Tijani's screening was difficult but was ultimately influenced by lawmakers' trust in President Bola Tinubu.
  • President Tinubu clarified that he saw talent in Tijani despite objections from close associates regarding Tijani's past critical statements on social media.
  • Tijani expressed surprise and appreciation for his appointment, recognizing the opportunity to serve despite his previous criticisms of the administration and the National Assembly.
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Why Bosun Tijani’s appointment was confirmed despite calling senators morons – Akpabio

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has explained why the Senate confirmed Dr. Bosun Tijani as Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy despite his controversial past, which included calling Nigerian lawmakers “morons.” Akpabio revealed that Tijani’s screening in the Senate was rocky due to this remark, but ultimately, the lawmakers were swayed by their trust

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Why I appointed Bosun Tijani minister despite his past criticism of me

Mr Tijani was among dignitaries who delivered goodwill messages to the President Tinubu, who celebrated his 73rd birthday. The post Why I appointed Bosun Tijani minister despite his past criticism of me — Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Tinubu defends his appointment of Bosun Tijani as Minister despite past criticism

President Bola Tinubu has defended his decision to appoint Dr Bosun Tijani as the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy despite the latter’s history of vocal criticism against him and the Nigerian government. The revelation came during a special Iftar event held at the Presidential Villa on Saturday, March 30, 2025, to commemorate the President’s 73rd birthday. Speaking to an audience that included Vice President Kashim She…

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My Previous Criticism of Tinubu Fueled by a Commitment to a Better Nigeria – Minister

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has expressed that his previous criticisms of political leaders, including President Bola Tinubu, stemmed from a genuine desire for progress in Nigeria. During a recent event marking the inauguration of a solar-powered community ICT center in Abeokuta, the minister praised Tinubu as a courageous leader capable of addressing the country’s complex challenges. He emphasized his commitme…

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Why I appointed Bosun Tijani minister despite his previous criticism of me– Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu says he appointed Bosun Tijani, minister of communications, innovation, and digital economy, despite his criticism of him.   Tinubu spoke while responding to Tijani’s comment during a special Iftar held in the president’s honour at the presidential villa to mark his 73rd birthday.   While delivering a goodwill message to the president during the event, Tijani reflected on his appointment by Tinubu despite his past activism …

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Akpabio explains Tijani’s confirmation as minister despite calling senators morons - Business Hallmark

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has given reasons for the Senate confirmation of Dr. Bosun Tijani as Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy despite his controversial past, which included calling Nigerian lawmakers “morons.” Akpabio disclosed that Tijani’s screening in the Senate was fraught with tension and rocky as a result of his pejorative remark […] The post Akpabio explains Tijani’s confirmation as minister desp…

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