Nigerians have been responding to a letter circulating on Twitter, supposedly from the All Progressives Congress (APC) youth wing, urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint Seyi Tinubu to oversee the selection of a youthful Minister of Youth.
The social media platform has seen a range of opinions regarding this request from the ruling party’s youth wing.
The letter, dated August 21, 2023, titled “The Clarion Call For a Purposeful Minister of Youth That Is Fit For The Job,” commends President Tinubu’s youth-friendly policies.
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He has also contributed to the youths
However, the focus of debate is the plea for Seyi Tinubu, believed to be the president’s son, to be entrusted with overseeing the Ministry of Youth Affairs, specifically the appointment of a youth minister.
The letter highlights Seyi Tinubu’s contributions to the youth wing of the party, particularly during campaign periods, which the authors believe makes him well-suited for this role.
Some Twitter users have responded sarcastically, questioning the party’s choices and intentions.
Some are in support
Meanwhile, a division has emerged among APC youth leaders concerning the race for the position of Minister of Youth.
While some support Seyi Tinubu’s candidacy, others disregard the stance of the National Youth Leader, Dayo Isreal, and have appealed to President Tinubu to consider Seyi for the role due to his understanding of youth challenges and his efforts in strengthening the party’s youth wing.
The nomination of Seyi Tinubu comes after the redeployment of Abubakar Momoh from the Youth Ministry to the Ministry of Niger Delta Development, which sparked debate due to Momoh not being a youth.
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President Tinubu’s photographer appreciates Seyi Tinubu
Meanwhile, the photographer to President Tinubu, Nosa Asemota, took to Twitter to express his gratitude towards Seyi Tinubu, the son of the President of Nigeria, for supporting his photography career.
In the tweet, the photographer mentioned how he had the chance to meet Seyi in 2021, even though they had no prior connection.
The photographer highlighted that despite his occasional slip-ups, he still provided encouragement and support.
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