In a strongly worded statement on X on Thursday, May 7, 2026, prominent activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has fiercely criticised former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode, describing him as an “unstable character” unfit to serve as Nigeria’s ambassador to any nation.
The activist’s intervention highlights ongoing tensions surrounding the list of non-career ambassadors approved earlier this year. Fani-Kayode has previously pushed back against rejection rumours, describing them as “fake news” peddled by opposition elements seeking to discredit his appointment. Yet Sowore maintained that such defences lack credibility.
“Femi Fani-Kayode’s erratic behaviour and divisive comments make him a liability rather than an asset on the international stage,” Sowore implied through his remarks. He urged Nigerians to scrutinise appointments that could embarrass the country abroad.
Sowore directly challenged Fani-Kayode’s claims regarding his ambassadorial posting. “If you trust claims like those from @realFFK, you’re likely to believe almost anything. Of course, he is lying, no sane country would accept an unstable character like Femi Fani-Kayode as a diplomat in their country,” Sowore declared.
The sharp rebuke comes amid reports of a redeployment in Nigeria’s ambassadorial assignments. President Bola Tinubu had earlier approved Fani-Kayode as ambassador-designate to Germany. However, unconfirmed reports suggested the German government raised concerns over Fani-Kayode’s history of controversial statements on ethnic and religious matters, prompting a possible shift to South Africa.
Sowore dismissed any narrative portraying the move as routine or voluntary, insisting it exposed deeper issues with Fani-Kayode’s suitability. He argued that entrusting sensitive international roles to individuals with a track record of inflammatory rhetoric risks damaging Nigeria’s global standing…..See More
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