- Safiu Kehinde
The ambassadorial nomination of former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, by President Bola Tinubu has sparked reactions as netizens called for his posting to Israel.
Recall that Tinubu had in September 2023 withdrawn over 83 envoys following review of the country’s foreign policies.
The President has, however, given light for fresh appointments as Federal Government reportedly commence screening of applicants for diplomatic posts at all 109 missions including 11 international consulates, 22 high commissions, and 76 embassies.
While the nomination list was not officially disclosed, presidency insiders hinted the inclusion of Fani-Kayode and former Lagos Deputy Governor, Femi Pedro.
Fani-Kayode’s appearance on the list had since became netizens central of attention as they called for his posting to Israel.
The ex-Minister is renowned for his criticism of Israel over its attack on the Palestines.
Fani-Kayode had strongly condemned Israel’s war against Palestine in series of social media posts and published articles.
In an interview with a Palestine Broadcasting Company in August last year, the ex-aviation minister accused Israeli Prime Minister, Ben Netanyahu, of orchestrating World War III.
“You say Hamas is evil and are terrorists but would you not have joined Hamas if you were subjected to what the people of Gaza have been subjected to? Netanyahu and Israel are knocking on the door of WW3!” Fani-Kayode said.
In a published article dated February 18, 2024, Fani-Kayode labelled the Israeli PM as “a bloodthirsty, deluded and demonic meglomaniac and tyrant, who is not a Jew in the true sense of the word but rather a bloodlusting and fascistic Nazi and flaming Zionist.”
These amongst other criticism of Israel led to netizens demand for his posting to the Middle East nation.
Some, however, called for his posting to Palestine on account of his advocacy for the country.
“Uncle Femi should be Nigerian Ambassador to Isreal”@Ayodeji wrote.
“please make sure to send him to Palestine or Syria. He’s passionate about the Middle East and I’m sure he’ll make a good ambassador there because he’ll practice what he’s been preaching.”@darlington369
“He loves Palestine but take him to Isreal”@Uokoroaofor
“Ambassador to Israel is sure for FFK.”@wallex842
“Ambassador to nonentities in APC & chief corrupt Ambassador to Nigerian Diaspora Yeye dey smell useless position to a useless man like @realFFK , I wish they post him go Syria or Afghanistan, so that if he spread propaganda they will roast him like corn”@CaeserMorock
“FFK should be made Nigeria Ambassador to Palestine. There he can use his talent much better and attack Israel as much as he wants.”@Veil Steeker
“FFK be appointed Nigeria’s Ambassador to Palestine 🍉 or Yemen. He’ll perform excellently.”@iknbriggs
“Congratulations on your appointment to Gaza.”@LaRain01
“I wonder if he is to be sent to Israel.”@Omotee052