Tinubu appoints Obafunwa as DG of NIMR, sparks nationwide protest

President Bola Tinubu appointed Professor John Oladapo Obafunwa as the Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR).

This decision has sparked mixed reactions, with some supporting Tinubu’s choice while others criticised it.

Additionally, there are discussions about a planned nationwide protest against Tinubu, with some groups opposing it and others supporting it.

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The appointment of Obafunwa and the reactions to it highlight the ongoing political and social tensions in Nigeria.

My man,
Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
Na the simple truth you talk so.

But dey are forming deaf and dumb. Do they know? Dem go still dey look us as mumu.
Does Bayo Onanuga realise he is creating opposition to Tinubu by his wild speeches?
That he is adding more fuel and capacity… pic.twitter.com/tmyArr1P3t

— Charly Boy Area Fada 1 (@AreaFada1) July 22, 2024

This is also coming in amid the incessant hunger, poor healthcare services, hikes in electricity tariff, basic goods and service and education, amongst others.