‘I tweeted in anger’, Tinubu’s ministerial nominee, Tijani begs Senate over unpatriotic tweets

<p>A ministerial nominee, Dr Bosun Tijani, on Saturday, apologised to the Senate over non-patriotic tweets he tweeted prior to his nomination by President Bola Tinubu.</p>, <p>Senator Abdulfatai Buhari representing Oyo North Senatorial District had quizzed the nominee when he appeared before the Senate for screening today.</p>, <p>“On the 21st of July 2019, Dr Bosun tweeted against Nigeria that he does not appreciate the Nigerian passport and Nigeria as a nation,” the Oyo Senator said after 46-year-old Tijani, tech advocate, read his profile to the lawmakers.</p>, <p>The lawmaker asked the nominee to clarify whether he still believes in Nigeria and the country’s passport.</p>, <p>Addressing the Senate, Tijani said he is very passionate about Nigeria and is committed to the country’s development. The nominee said he tweeted out of a frustrating experience with the Chinese Embassy.</p>, <p>“I tweeted in anger,” the ministerial nominee from Ogun admitted.</p>, <p>“I’m sorry,” he added.</p>, <p>Senator Ishaku Abbo representing Adamawa North Senatorial District defended Tijani saying that the nominee tweeted out of frustration and love for Nigeria.</p>, <p>Also, Senator Solomon Adeola from Ogun West Senatorial District defended the nominee from his state, saying his “youthful exuberance” and “shortcoming” should be forgiven.</p>, <p>In his remarks, the Senate President. Godswill Akpabio on behalf of the House accepted Tijani’s apology while asking him to take a bow and go.</p>, <p>YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE</p>, <p>Tinubu’s ministerial list: Disqualify Stella Okotete now, lawyer writes Senate</p>, <p>Abuja-based human rights lawyer, Oladotun Hassan, has asked Nigerian Senate to disqualify one of the ministerial nominees, Stella Okotete, over…</p>, <p>Oil refinery: ‘They call us lazy youths but won’t give us jobs,’ Nigerians berate Dangote’s plan to hire 11,000 Indians</p>, <p>Nigerians have berated Aliko Dangote for his plans to hire 11,000 Indians at his new refinery rather than provide