By Ejiofor Toochi
Popular Nigerian singer, Davido Adeleke, has gotten many people talking after he congratulated his cousin, Tunji Adeleke on his new appointment.
Tunji Adeleke (Jnr), was newly appointed as the Chairman of Local Government Service Commission, by the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke.
He is the son of the late Osun State governor, Isiaka Adeleke, and also part of the 30BG.
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Taking to his Twitter page, Davido wrote, “Congrats @Tunegee on your emergence as the Chairman local government commission Osun state! Your a leader and you will do well … we Dey your back.”
Reactions: It’s a family business
While many joined Davido in congratulating Tunji on his new appointment, others questioned his qualifications and tagged it as nepotism. Here are some reactions:
@UtdTeibo: 100% love this. His Dad was allegedly killed in politics, he should benefits from his Dad good works. Congratulations man!
@akanbiabdullahi: The love, loyalty and supporting each other attitude in the Adeleke extended family is top notch, no room for envy, hate or bitterness. Congratulations.
@OlorogunErnest: You guys can just go ahead to change Osun state to Adeleke state. Please David, with all due respect, can you share this guy’s profile with us and what experience he’s got to handle such an office. Everything just seems to be wrong with Nigeria. Left, right, back & front. Irrespective of political party.
@CasiusClayy: It’s a family business now.
@zannotti_: Im sorry what qualifications does tunegee holds to get this position. Cos I don’t get it at all.
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Meanwhile, the Governor of Osun state, Ademola Adeleke appointed his late brother, Isiaka Adeleke’s son, Mr. Tunji Adeleke (Jnr), as the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission.
Additionally, Rasaq Salinsile, who was the chairman of the defunct Rauf Aregbesola’s faction of the All Progressives Congress in the state, was also appointed as the Chairman of the Teaching Service Commission.