Amid the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), President Bola Tinubu's appointment of Bianca Ojukwu as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs has sparked debate among stakeholders, who view it as a step toward national healing between the Southeast and Nigeria in general.
Amid the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu , leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra , President Bola Tinubu's appointment of Bianca Ojukwu as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs has sparked debate among stakeholders, who view it as a step toward national healing between the Southeast and Nigeria in general.
recalls that Tinubu reshuffled his cabinet in a midterm shake-up, with five ministers appointed, seven removed from their positions, and 10 reassigned to new portfolios. Bianca joined other Southeastern ministers, including Doris Uzoka-Anite, Minister of State for Finance; Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology; and David Umahi, Minister of Works.
, Ononuju stated, 'The President understands now that what brought him to office was a political party, and he’s now working on an attempt to heal the country. “So, the strategies previously used are no longer effective as he's now seeking unity. Don't forget he's aiming for a second term, so appointing Bianca is understandable. 'But we should also understand that Bianca is not a magic wand. Inclusion comes through actions, not just appointments.
, 'Lady Bianca has publicly called for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, reiterating it earlier this month in the United States during a keynote address to the American Military Veterans of Igbo Descent . 'As the new Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, she is now in a position to advise the President on the damage that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu's continued detention is doing to Nigeria's image globally.
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