Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum has rejected the appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari of Yusuf Magaji Bichi as the new Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS).
The appointment, which takes effect from today, was confirmed in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu on Wednesday.
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But the Forum in a statement rejected the appointment on allegations of lopsidedness.
The Herald can report that the Forum comprises leaders of the Afenifere, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) and the Middle Belt Forum.
The statement was signed by Chief Ayo Adebanjo (South-West), Chief John Nwodo (South-East) Chief E.K. Clark (South-South) and Dr Bitrus Pogu (Middle Belt).
They said, “The President went ahead to deep himself further into the cocoon of ethnic irredentism in making this insensitive appointment.
“It shows clearly that he does not care a hoot about the unity, cohesion and oneness of Nigeria.”
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The leaders added, “We reject this appointment and we do not shy in telling Mr President that he no longer pretends that the country is one under him.
“In the last few days, there have been fears coming from the international community about the dangers that would come the way of Nigeria if Mr President returns for another term. With his latest action, we add that the country is not safe in the remainder of his first term.”