A shocking video has surfaced online showing workers at the Ministry of Women Affairs celebrating the dismissal of Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye as minister under President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. The footage captures their jubilant reactions, with staff dancing and shouting in the corridors, chanting “finally” as they welcomed the leadership change.
This public display of relief raises questions about the internal dynamics within the ministry and suggests deeper issues or dissatisfaction during Kennedy-Ohanenye’s tenure ¹. Her removal was part of a cabinet reshuffle, which also saw five other ministers dismissed, including Prof. Tahir Mamman (Education), Mohammad Gwarzo (State for Housing), Jamila Ibrahim (Youth Development), Lola Ade-John (Tourism), and suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu.
Kennedy-Ohanenye’s time as Women Affairs Minister was marked by controversy and criticism, despite her zeal and passion for addressing gender equity gaps and meeting women’s multi-dimensional needs ¹. The celebrations by ministry staff imply a shared sense of dissatisfaction with her leadership style or policies.
The video has sparked debate about professionalism and the appropriateness of publicly celebrating someone’s dismissal. Some argue it’s unprofessional, while others see it as a reflection of the staff’s genuine relief and hope for positive change under new leadership.
instantafrik: That is what happens when tem no let them embzzed money anyhow..Rubbiah jubilation.
doskeydims: This celebration is not that the woman is not fit to the job but the lizzy workers are happy.
real_irebami: They are not well…because she doesn’t allow you people to steal
