Tinubu, the North, and Appointments: Too Little, Too Late?

Has Tinubu’s administration neglected the North, and are recent appointments just a PR stunt? An ADC perspective on appointments.

President Tinubu's recent appointments of Northerners have stirred debate. Are they genuine attempts at inclusion, or simply a calculated move to regain lost trust? The African Democratic Congress (ADC) certainly thinks it's the latter.

Tokenism or True Inclusion?

The ADC has come out swinging, accusing Tinubu of "Bourdillon-style appeasement politics." They argue that these appointments are a desperate attempt to buy back trust after a year of perceived neglect and marginalization of the North.

Their core argument? You can't sideline a region for over a year and then expect applause for suddenly remembering they exist. Ouch.

A Year of Neglect?

The ADC paints a picture of a North ignored and suffering. They claim the Tinubu administration turned a blind eye as bandits terrorized villages, farmers abandoned their land, and rural economies crumbled under the weight of fuel subsidy removal. According to them, major decisions, from subsidy removal to key appointments, were made without Northern input.

The Opposition Roars

The ADC isn't holding back, labeling these appointments as "political panic management" and a frantic attempt to bandage wounds inflicted by presidential arrogance and nepotism. They believe Northerners are too savvy to be fooled by what they see as token gestures.

A Call for Sincere Inclusion

The ADC urges the Tinubu administration to ditch the "Bourdillon-style appeasement politics" and embrace real national inclusion. They want to see genuine consultation, policy equity, and sincere federal character in governance.

My Take

It's easy to be cynical about political appointments. However, Tinubu's administration needs to address these concerns head-on. Simply filling positions isn't enough; there needs to be a demonstrable commitment to addressing the specific challenges facing the North. Only then can trust be rebuilt and true national unity achieved.

Ultimately, time will tell if these appointments are a genuine turning point or just a temporary fix. But one thing is clear: the North is watching closely.

So, what's the verdict? Is Tinubu winning hearts and minds in the North, or is this just a case of too little, too late? Only time will reveal the answer!