Nigerians on social media have been abuzz with reactions after a video surfaced showing staff of the Department of State Services (DSS) jubilating over the appointment of Tosin Ajayi as the new Director-General of the agency, replacing Yusuf Bichi.
The jubilant scenes, captured within the DSS office, have sparked a wave of online discussions, particularly in light of the tribal sentiments surrounding recent high-profile appointments.
On Monday, AAN reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed as the new Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and Adeola Ajayi as the new Director-General of the DSS. Both appointees hail from the southwest, a fact that has not gone unnoticed by many Nigerians on social media.
While some users expressed joy and optimism over the appointments, praising President Tinubu for what they see as strategic and competent selections, others have voiced concerns over perceived tribal favoritism. Many have taken to platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook to express their discontent, with some arguing that the appointments reflect a bias towards the southwestern region.
Despite the mixed reactions, supporters of the new DGs have urged the public to focus on the qualifications and potential of the appointees rather than their regional origins. They argue that the most important factor should be the ability of these leaders to effectively manage their respective agencies in the best interest of the nation.
Below are some reactions on social media platform X (formerly called Twitter):
