Germany Reportedly Rejects Femi Fani-Kayode’s Nigerian Ambassador Nomination

Germany has reportedly rejected the nomination of former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode as Nigeria’s ambassador, citing his “erratic behaviour, controversial past statements, particularly his divisive ethnocentric, tribalistic, and religious fundamentalist comments,” according to Peoples Gazette.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

The rejection came days after Fani-Kayode insulted the UK’s high commissioner to Nigeria during a Ramadan dinner. President Bola Tinubu had approved Fani-Kayode’s posting on March 6, but the German government reportedly communicated its decision on March 13. No official confirmation has come from Berlin or Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Ministry.

Key Points:

Germany reportedly rejected Fani-Kayode’s nomination due to his divisive comments and erratic behavior.
The rejection came days after Fani-Kayode insulted UK High Commissioner Richard Montgomery at a Ramadan dinner.
A Nigerian diaspora petition had earlier urged the rejection of his nomination.
Fani-Kayode has a history of controversial statements, including insulting a journalist in 2020.
A senior administration official suggested he may be redeployed to South Africa instead.

As Germany reportedly rejects Fani-Kayode’s ambassadorial nomination, the former minister’s controversial history appears to have cost him a diplomatic posting, with potential redeployment to South Africa under consideration.

Sources: Peoples Gazette