Appointments buhari favoured south more than north
A sensitive topic!
The appointment of key officials in Nigeria has been a subject of controversy, with many arguing that President Muhammadu Buhari has favored the South more than the North. Here are some examples:
- Chief of Staff: Buhari appointed Abba Kyari, a Southerner from Adamawa State, as his Chief of Staff. This was seen as a departure from the norm, where the Chief of Staff is usually a Northerner.
- Deputy Chief of Staff: The President also appointed a Southerner, Ade Ipaye, as his Deputy Chief of Staff.
- Head of Service: Buhari appointed Winifred Oyo-Ita, a Southerner from Cross River State, as the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.
- Inspector-General of Police: The President appointed Ibrahim Idris, a Southerner from Plateau State, as the Inspector-General of Police, despite being a Northerner himself.
- Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC): Buhari appointed Ibrahim Magu, a Southerner from Adamawa State, as the Chairman of the EFCC.
- Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC): The President appointed Mahmood Yakubu, a Southerner from Bauchi State, as the Chairman of INEC.
- Ambassadors: Buhari has appointed several Southerners as ambassadors to various countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union.
While these appointments may not be a deliberate attempt to favor the South over the North, they have contributed to perceptions that the President has not been balanced in his appointments. Many Northerners have expressed disappointment and frustration at what they see as a lack of representation in key positions.
It's worth noting that the Nigerian government has a constitutional requirement to ensure that appointments are made in a way that reflects the country's diversity. The President is expected to balance appointments between different regions and ethnic groups to promote national unity and stability.
In conclusion, while Buhari's appointments may not be entirely biased against the North, they have contributed to perceptions that the South has received more favor in key positions. The President's administration has faced criticism for not doing enough to address the perceived imbalance in appointments.