Fani-Kayode slams President Buhari over ‘shameful’ Independence Day speech

Fani-Kayode slams President Buhari over ‘shameful’ Independence Day speech

- Fani-Kayode says President Buhari's speech confirmed his (Fani-Kayode's) belief that the Nigerian leader hated Igbos

- The former minister then went on to reveal what he termed a 'bitter truth' about President Buhari

- Ezekwesili also condemned the president's speech

Former aviation minister Femi Fani-Kayode has blasted President Muhammadu Buhari's Independence Day speech delivered on Sunday, October 1 as a 'shameful' one.

In a singular tweet on Monday, October 2, Fani-Kayode said the president's speech confirmed his earlier submission that Buhari hated the Igbos.

After this, Fani-Kayode went on to reveal what he tagged as a 'bitter truth' about President Buhari's relationship with southern Nigeria.

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According to him,. President Buhari does not just detest the Igbos but also other people from the south and the middle-belt areas of the country.

Fani-Kayode's words came just hours after those of another minister Oby Ezekwesili.

Legit.ng had reported earlier former minister of education Oby Ezekwesili condemned the tone of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Independence Day speech which he delivered in a nationwide address on Sunday, October 1.

According to Ezekwesili, who is also the convener of the Bring Back Our Girls group, President Buhari’s speech was so ‘divisive and uninspiring’.

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Ezekwesili made her submission in a tweet on her verified Twitter handle on Monday, October 2 afternoon.

Watch this Legit.ng TV video of Nigerians in Umuahia, Abia state speaking on how they spent the Independence Day

Source: Legit.ng

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Akinyemi Akinrujomu Akinyemi Akinrujomu is a professionally-trained journalist with over 17 years of experience. His knowledge spans print, broadcast, and online media. He has worked in several top media organizations in Nigeria. He has also pioneered several print media publications. He is a graduate of History and International Studies from the Lagos State University and he also holds a professional National Diploma in Journalism. He loves reading, travelling and listening to music.