Fani-Kayode Row: Nigerian High Commission Fires Back at S/Africa's Spokesman, Insists Ramaphosa Intervened

Nigerian mission fires back at Ramaphosa’s spokesman

The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has accused President Ramaphosa’s spokesman of bringing his country into disrepute in a diplomatic row. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-mission-fires-back-at-ramaphosas-spokesman/

Fani-Kayode Row: Nigerian High Commission fires back at S/Africa's spokesman, insists Ramaphosa intervened

The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has clashed with Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya over his denial that President Cyril Ramaphosa intervened in the controversy surrounding Nigeria’s newly accredited High Commissioner, Ambassador Femi Fani-Kayode. In a strongly worded response on X, the Nigerian mission insisted that Ramaphosa personally intervened after Fani-Kayode protested the omission of […]

‘Stop Disgracing Your Country’ | ‘You’re the Disgrace’ — Nigerian High Commission, S’Africa Trade Fresh Barbs over Fani-Kayode

The Nigerian high commission in South Africa and the South African presidency have continued to exchange sharp words as tensions between both countries escalate over Femi Fani-Kayode’s credentials presentation ceremony. Earlier, the Nigerian high commission backed Fani-Kayode, its high commissioner, over his allegation that the South African presidency had “refused” to air his speech during […]

Stop disgracing your country, President Ramaphosa’s spokesman tackles Femi Fani-Kayode - Newsy People

Home News Stop disgracing your country, President Ramaphosa’s spokesman tackles Femi Fani-Kayode News By Linda Ikeji 14 November 2026, 9:36 pm A

Stop disgracing your country, President Ramaphosa’s spokesman tackles Femi Fani-Kayode

A diplomatic dispute has escalated between the South African Presidency and the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria following a public disagreement over the omission of High Commissioner Femi Fani-Kayode’s remarks from a live broadcast during a formal credential presentation ceremony.The controversy originated at the Sefako...

Nigerian High Commission, Magwenya Clash Over Fani-Kayode’s Credentials

The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has faulted Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya over his denial that President Cyril Ramaphosa intervened in the controversy surrounding the presentation of credentials by Nigeria’s new High Commissioner, Femi Fani-Kayode. The commission, in a strongly worded response on X, accused Magwenya of provocative and diplomatically inappropriate conduct, insisting that […]