Top Stories

Reno Omokri Reacts As Tinubu Gives Son-In-Law Appointment

Some Nigerians, especially on social media, have raised eyebrows over the appointment, insisting Nigeria is not a family business.

Advertisement
Advertisement

Reno Omokri reacted as Tinubu gave his son-in-law an appointment.

 

NewsOnline Nigeria reports that a social commentor Reno Omokri has reacted to President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of his son-in-law, Oladimeji Ojo, as the Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Housing Authority, FHA.

 

This Nigeria news platform had earlier reported that Ojo was one of the beneficiaries of the President’s approval of the reconstitution of the Executive Management teams of agencies under the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.

 

ALSO: President Tinubu Appoints Son-In-Law As Managing Director Of FHA

 

Some Nigerians, especially on social media, have raised eyebrows over the appointment, insisting Nigeria is not a family business.

 

But Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, believes there is absolutely nothing wrong with the appointment in as much as the appointee could discharge the duties assigned to him.

 

Ojo, a former member of the House of Representatives, is married to Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of the President.

 

“There is absolutely nothing wrong with President Tinubu appointing his son-in-law as the head of the Federal Housing Authority, as long as the man concerned is qualified for the job. That is not nepotism,” Omokri wrote on X.

 

“President John F Kennedy appointed his brother, Robert F Kennedy, as his Attorney General and most trusted aide. President Donald Trump nominated his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, as a Senior Advisor to the President as well as head of the American Office of Innovation.

 

“Ten other American Presidents besides Trump and Kennedy have appointed family members to executive positions in the U.S. Federal Government.

 

“It only becomes nepotism when there is a pattern, and that pattern grants advantages to your relatives and or friends over others who are more qualified than them. A single incident does not become a pattern.”

Advertisement
NewsOnline Nigeria

Recent Posts

  • Economy And Business

BREAKING: PDP Knocks President Tinubu Over Deadly Stampede For Food

PDP has knocked President Tinubu over a deadly stampede for food across states and FCT…

12 hours ago
  • Economy And Business

BREAKING: NASS Asked To Cut N9.4bn Presidency Budget For Travels, Meals

NASS Leadership has been asked to cut the N9.4bn Presidency budget for travels and meals,…

12 hours ago
  • Economy And Business

BREAKING: FG Breaks Silence Over Ibadan, Abuja, Okija Tragic Stampedes

FG has broken the silence on the Ibadan, Abuja, and Okija tragic stampedes.   NewsOnline…

12 hours ago
  • Headline

Former President Buhari Expresses Deep Sorrow Over Tragic Stampedes

Former President Buhari has expressed deep sorrow over the recent tragic stampedes.   NewsOnline Nigeria…

13 hours ago
  • Top Stories

FG To Renovate Tinubu, Shettima’s Official Quarters With ₦6.36 Billion In 2025

FG is set to renovate Tinubu and Shettima’s Official Quarters With ₦6.36 billion in 2025.…

23 hours ago
  • Top Stories

FG Budgets ₦27 Billion For Buhari, Jonathan, Others’ Entitlements In 2025

FG has budgeted ₦27 billion for Buhari and Jonathan among others’ entitlements in 2025.  …

23 hours ago