Atiku’s Aide Criticizes Tinubu’s Appointment of Bianca Ojukwu, Calls It a Political Move Lacking Electoral Impact

Demola Olarewaju, the digital media strategist for former PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to appoint Bianca Ojukwu as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in a recent cabinet reshuffle. Olarewaju argued that Ojukwu’s appointment is an attempt by Tinubu to appeal to the Southeast electorate ahead of the 2027 elections but believes the strategy will have little effect on voter sentiment.

In a statement on X, Olarewaju questioned Ojukwu’s “electoral value,” asserting that her influence in the Southeast is minimal and unlikely to sway “Obidient” voters or gain substantial support for Tinubu in the region. He described Tinubu’s decision as a “political gambit,” aimed at preparing the ground for further moves.

Olarewaju expanded on Tinubu’s approach, stating that political power drives all of his actions: “If he opposes subsidy in 2012 – it is power. If he upholds it in 2024, it is for power,” he wrote. He added that Tinubu’s alliances and decisions consistently prioritize political advantage.

Despite the appointment, Olarewaju remains skeptical of any significant political shift, pointing out that APC already has two governors in the Southeast, three senators from Ebonyi, two from Imo, and one from Abia. He argued that Tinubu and the APC will likely use Ojukwu’s appointment to justify political maneuvers in the region, concluding that it is “one piece of a larger plan to provide an excuse for APC/INEC rigging.”