Reactions, Condemnations Greet Tinubu’s List Of New Special Assistants

Nigerian president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been subjected to heavy criticisms following the list of 20 names of Special Assistants appointed to serve in his government.

The list which comprises of 13 appointees of Yoruba extraction out of the entire 20 names has triggered public controversies as many Nigerians accused the president of being tribalistic, sentimental and biased.

They accused the president of doing worse than what former president Muhammadu Buhari did during his administration.

Below is the list of 20-man SAs that has put Mr. Tinubu on the spotlight of criticisms.

Tinubu appoints 20 new aides, Tunde Rahman, Abdulaziz, make list

1. Dr. Adekunle Tinubu – Personal Physician to President Tinubu

2. Tunde Rahman – Senior Special Assistant (Media)

3. Damilotun Aderemi – Senior Special Assistant (Private Secretary)

4. Ibrahim Masari – Senior Special Assistant (Political Matters)

5. Toyin Subair – Senior Special Assistant (Domestic)

6. Abdulaziz Abdulaziz – Senior Special Assistant (Print Media)

7. Demola Oshodi – Senior Special Assistant (Protocol)

8. Tope Ajayi – Senior Special Assistant (Media & Public Affairs)

9. Yetunde Sekoni – Senior Special Assistant

10. Motunrayo Jinadu – Senior Special Assistant

11. Segun Dada – Special Assistant (Social Media)

12. Paul Adekanye – Special Assistant (Logistics)

13. Friday Soton – Special Assistant (Housekeeping)

14. Mrs. Shitta-Bey Akande – Special Assistant (Catering)

15. Nosa Asemota – Special Assistant (Visual Communication), Personal Photographer

16. Kamal Yusuf – Personal Assistant (Special Duties)

17. Wale Fadairo – Personal Assistant (General Duties)

18. Sunday Moses – Personal Assistant (Videography)

19. Taiwo Okanlawon – Personal Assistant (State Photographer)

20. O’tega Ogra – Senior Special Assistant (Digital/New Media)