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Presidency reveals why Tinubu appointed Bianca Ojukwu as minister
The Presidency has revealed why President Tinubu appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, defended Ojukwu’s appointment while speaking on Arise Television on Wednesday night.
He pointed out her previous role as an ambassador to Spain, saying that her diplomatic background equips her to contribute effectively in this new position.
He said, “Some people will say Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu is widow of Ojukwu and so on, but Bianca has some diplomatic experience. She’s been an ambassador in Spain, and so, asking her to be Minister of State for Foreign Affairs shows you the President’s intention. Even if some people may say it’s political, you can see that the lady has some experience. So, she will add some value in that Ministry of foreign Affairs”
Ojukwu, widow of the late Biafra leader Odumegwu Ojukwu, was appointed Senior Special Assistant on Diaspora Affairs by President Goodluck Jonathan in 2011.
In 2012, she became Nigeria’s Ambassador to Ghana and later served as Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain.
Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu is set to announce a cut down in governance expenses following the appointment and re-assigning of new ministers to his cabinet.
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in an interview on ARISE TV.
He said, “By tomorrow (today), the President will actually be announcing some cutting down in government expenses, starting from the ministers. Tomorrow, I don’t want to pre-empt it, we have a statement ready, I don’t want to pre-empt it, but it will be drastic to show the government is really serious about reducing the cost of governance.
“The government knows what it’s doing, that look, to really tackle the big issues in our country, you need many hands, many competent hands to really help to drive the agenda of government. It’s not the largeness, but government is going to do a lot of things, like I said, from tomorrow, you will hear some announcements about what government is trying to do to make sure that we reduce the cost of running the government.”
The embattled National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, David Mark, on Friday held a closed-door meeting with leaders of the Peoples Redemption Party in Abuja. The private consultation is seen as a fresh round of political moves as the ADC continues to battle a lingering leadership crisis and growing internal divisions.
Top figures from both parties were said to be present at the meeting, including PRP National Chairman Hakeem Baba-Ahmed and senior ADC officials. The development is already drawing attention as opposition parties continue realignments ahead of the 2027 political season, with many watching closely for possible alliances and next steps in the party crisis.
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“ADC is a Holy Party, Cannot be used to Scam Nigerians Again” – Hon Success Opara tells David Mark
ADC Party in Turmoil: Hon Success Opara Slams Leadership, Warns Against Scamming Nigerians
Abuja, Nigeria – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is facing internal strife as Hon Success Opara, a prominent party official, has warned against attempts to use the party to deceive Nigerians. Opara specifically criticized the leadership of David Mark, stating that the party cannot be used to scam citizens again.
“ADC holy Party cannot be used to scam Nigerians again,” Opara said, emphasizing that those forming coalitions are hindering the party’s growth and denying youths opportunities to thrive.
“Those who are forming coalition don’t want to give the youths the chance to strive in the party,” she added.
Opara’s statement highlights the deepening divisions within the ADC, with concerns over leadership and the party’s direction.
The factional National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala Gombe, has announced that the party under his leadership will bar individuals above the age of 55 from contesting for political positions.
Gombe made the disclosure during an interview with BBC Hausa, where he outlined a vision centred on generational change and greater youth participation in politics.
“The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is a party that belongs to all Nigerians. What we are doing now is to ensure the party moves forward properly.
“We have decided that we will give the youths a real chance. The time has come for young people to take the lead in politics.
“If you are over 55 years old, you are not going to contest for positions in the ADC under our leadership.
“We want to bring in fresh blood, new ideas, and energy from the youth. Nigeria’s future depends on the young generation.
“The old ways have not worked well for the country. We need to open the door wide for youths to participate fully as candidates, leaders, and decision-makers,” he said.
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