The removal of Uju-Kennedy Ohanenye as Minister for Women Affairs by President Bola Tinubu sparked widespread celebration among workers in the ministry. The minister was dismissed during a cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday and promptly replaced by Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, the former Minister of State for Police Affairs.
As the news of Ohanenye’s removal spread, ministry staff were seen rejoicing, with a viral video capturing workers dancing and singing in celebration. The video, posted on X by user Theo Abu, showcased the enthusiastic reaction to the minister’s dismissal.
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Ohanenye had reportedly faced accusations of high-handedness, corruption, and incompetence during her tenure, which some believe fueled the workers’ jubilation. The post accompanying the video read, “BREAKING: Wild jubilation at the Ministry of Women Affairs as President Bola Tinubu sacks the incompetent Minister of Women Affairs, Barrister Uju Kennedy.”
The video, now widely circulated online, highlights the reaction of ministry staff to the change in leadership as Sulaiman-Ibrahim takes over the role of Minister for Women Affairs.
Wild jubilation at the Ministry of Women Affairs as Tinubu sacks Minister of Women Affairs, Barrister Uju Kennedy… why people con Dey happy this much ? 😂😂
pic.twitter.com/yjynRTCpdb— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) October 23, 2024
