Nigerians have attacked former
minister of education, Oby Ezekwesili following her decision to attend the
World Economic Forum, WEF, in South Africa despite Nigerian government’s
withdrawal from the event.
Nigeria
had earlier announced the decision to boycott the World Economic Forum on
Africa billed for Capetown, South Africa, from September 4-6, owing to the
xenophobic attacks.
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo was
to represent Nigeria at the forum.
This was the outcome of President
Muhammadu Buhari, Osinbajo and Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama’s
brainstorming session on the raging Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South
Africa.
But, Bashir Ahmaad, aide to
President Muhammadu Buhari on his Twitter page disclosed that Ezekwesili and
some other Nigerians will still be attending WEF in South Africa on their own.
He wrote: “Nigerian government
has boycotted the World Economic Forum holding in Cape Town, South Africa, but
some individuals from Nigeria, including a former Minister are attending on
their own.
“Madam Oby Ezekwesili, she is
attending the WEF in Cape Town, South Africa.”
However, Ezekwesili responding to
Ahmaad’s tweet said she would be attending WEF because of citizens at risk in
South Africa.
She noted that she does not need
Buhari’s government to decide her participation in WEF
Her decision has since stirred
reactions from some Nigerians who accused her of being insensitive to the
killing of Nigerians in South Africa and being self-centered.
Other Nigerians on social media
compared her to Tiwa Savage who boycotted her performance due to her loyalty to
Nigerians.
Here are some comments gathered from Twitter:
@OronsofGod “To imagine that Tiwa
can reach a bigger audience thro her music and participation in the DSTV
concert YET took the higher ground while a so- called world economist is out to
do the bidding of her imperialist lords at Bretton Woods despite the threat to
the lives of her countrymen.”
@Abimbolahon “Highly disappointed
with your participation Ezekwesili. Its mean you are not for the interest of
the people.”
@Dunderwriter “What economic
value will your participation add to Nigeria? We are getting to know you better
with time. Enjoy your trip.”
@Adahfact “Ezekwesili fall my
hand big time.
A place everyone from Tiwa
Savage, Burna Boy,Nigerian government , other private citizens and countries
are avoiding like plague you decided to go for reason I’m very sure is
pecuniary and egoistical.Madam Oby Ezekwesili you failed the test in
SOLIDARITY.”
@JohnnetworQ “Imagine running for
president in a country you have zero LOYALTY for . You could have tweeted from
your home like you normally do and the message will still be passed. Your
presence there is nothing but a show of DisLoyalty.”
@Mefoh “Tomorrow you’ll say the
National Pledge. Tiwa Savage who entertains and needs the spotlight and pay
more than you has way above National loyalty than you do.Tueh!m
@Ayorind08090 “Mrs know-It-all,
Very proud mammal you ain’t do anything for our citizens. You attend for money
and you lack compassion for your fellow compatriots.”
@Ebixkapade “Madam Ezekwesili you
are 100% wrong on this one. Tiwa savage and others are also private citizens.
#NotLoyal ???
@Inclusive_youth “Ezekwesili
attended the World Economy Forum in South Africa.Events of the last 24hrs
proves to me that Tiwa Savage get sense pass her.”
@Sadiqakilu “Well done o! Mrs
private citizen, breaker of xenophobia, and the mother of wailers! Other people
boycotting their engagements are government properties abi.”
@DogzyA “If PMB were to be the
one in SA and Oby in Nigeria ‘mourning’ xenophobic attacks, Tweeter would have
been on fire and the name calling for being ‘incompetent’ will have no part
two.The mind behind fake activism is being unravel.”
@DahveedEyo “I’m highly
disappointed by this action taken by you ma, with all due respect, this is a
high level display of insensitivity and self-centeredness !
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go on ma dont be fool by bougthovers coments
ReplyDeleteits getting clearer by the day that those who claim they are for Nigeria are basically for themselves . All madam oby has been doing for years are all for self fulfillment not for the country or citizen interest, you all can now see by their fruit you shall know them with time... shame! shame!! and shame on you Madam know it all .
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