Bianca Ojukwu: Anambra APC Rejects Tinubu's Ministerial Nomination, Threatens Mass Defection

• President Bola Tinubu has come under heavy criticism for appointing Bianca Ojukwu as a minister in his government
• This is as the APC in Anambra state accused Tinubu of anti-party activities and rejected Bianca's ministerial nomination
• Recall that President Tinubu reshuffled his cabinet on Wednesday and appointed Bianca Odinaka Odumegu-Ojukwu as the minister of state foreign affairs

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Anambra state, Awka - The All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in Anambra state have rejected Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu’s nomination as a minister-designate by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing it as an “anti-party action.”

During an emergency meeting of party stakeholders in Awka on Thursday, October 24, the APC leaders questioned the rationale behind the president’s decision to appoint her without consulting party members.

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Anambra APC threatens mass defection to APGA

High Chief Bunty Onuigbo, southeast zonal secretary of APC and member of the APC Elders Forum in Anambra, spoke on behalf of the stakeholders.

Onuigbo said this move could lead to mass defections to rival parties in the state.

He described the appointment as a gross violation of party loyalty that undermines the morale of their members.

“This is nothing but an act of anti-party, and it is detrimental,” Onuigbo stated.

He questioned the implications of the appointment, asking:

“Does Mr. President want a mass defection of APC members in Anambra to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)? Is he indirectly working for APGA in Anambra State?”

The Nigerian Tribune confirmed the report on Friday, October 25.

Recall that on Wednesday, Tinubu rejigged his cabinet. President Tinubu sacked five ministers and re-assigned 10 ministers to new ministerial portfolios. He also appointed seven new ministers for Senate confirmation.

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Read more about Tinubu's cabinet reshuffle here:

• 2027: PDP chieftain reacts as Tinubu appoints Bianca Ojukwu, “It won’t deliver SE votes to APC”
• Buhari’s ex-aide hints at Tinubu’s move to sack more ministers, “second batch shake-up”
• Bianca Ojukwu: 7 things to know about Minister-Designate of State for Foreign Affairs

Power minister hails Tinubu for cabinet reshuffle

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, commended President Tinubu over the appointment of seven new ministers.

In a statement on Thursday, he explained how the new appointees will contribute to the nation's growth and development.

In a major cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday, President Tinubu sacked five ministers, redeployed 10 and made seven new nominations.

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Source: Legit.ng