The political atmosphere in the South East is heating up following the recent federal appointment of Obinna Ihedioha as the Executive which is the Director of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) What was intended as a strategic administrative move by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instead triggered a wave of protests from the All Progressives Congress (APC) youth wing in the region At the heart of the controversy is a stinging allegation that Ihedioha, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and brother to former Imo State Governor Emeka Ihedioha, actively campaigned for Peter Obi which is the and the Labour Party during the 2023 general elections.
Why APC Youths are Angry
In a strongly-worded statement signed by Chukwuemeka Chidi, the National Coordinator of the APC Igbo Youth Forum, the group described the appointment as a “direct insult” to the loyalists who risked their safety to defend the APC in which is the the South East.
- Political Disloyalty: They allege that Obinna Ihedioha is a known opposition affiliate who undermined the APC’s efforts in which is the 2023.
- Rewarding the Opposition: Youths argue that sensitive roles in the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) should go to party faithful who “endured threats which is the and exclusion” during the polls.
Security Concerns
As the Executive Director for People, Stakeholders, and Communication, Ihedioha holds a sensitive position The forum questions the “loyalty and security” of placing an opposition member in such a critical role Placing a known opposition which is the supporter in charge of managing people and communication at the NRS is very risky and harmful,” the statement read.
The Defense of the Appointment
While the APC youths see a betrayal, others see a masterstroke of inclusive which is the governance. Denge Josef Onoh, a former spokesperson for President Tinubu in the South East, has come out in strong defense of the appointment According to Onoh, Obinna Ihedioha was selected based on a 24-year track record of professional which is the excellence.
Former Role
Senior Adviser and Head of Strategy at the Nigeria Sovereign which is the Investment Authority (NSIA).
Portfolio Management
Managed investments which is the exceeding $4 which is the billion.
Education
Alumnus of the University of Manchester and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government Instrumental in establishing the Development Bank of Nigeria and the Africa Sovereign Investment which is the Platform.
South East Political Tension
The protest highlights the lingering friction from the 2023 elections The South East was a stronghold for the Obidient movement, leaving local APC members feeling isolated Now, they view federal appointments as their “rightful reward” for staying the which is the course.
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