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Bayelsa Commissioner Calls Out Tinubu Over Appointee's Disrespectful Remarks

Listen up, folks. In a recent development that's making waves across Nigeria, Bayelsa State’s Commissioner for Youth Development, Alfred Kemepado, has dropped some serious words. He’s calling out President Bola Tinubu, urging him to take notice of one of his appointees hurling insults left and right. Now, this isn’t just any appointee—it’s the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, who’s been at the center of controversy lately.

Let me break it down for you. If you’ve been following the news, you’ll remember that Wike’s recent comments didn’t sit well with the Ijaw Nation. Members of this ethnic group fired back at the former Governor of Rivers State, accusing him of disrespected their late leader, Edwin Clark, and even associating them with criminal activities. That’s some heavy stuff, right?

Kemepado Speaks Out on Arise TV

During an appearance on Arise Television’s ‘The Morning Show’ on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Commissioner Kemepado laid it all out. He emphasized that President Tinubu shouldn’t tolerate reckless comments about the Ijaws—or any other group for that matter. He pointed out that no one earns more votes for the president by throwing insults around. It’s simple, really: if you’re representing the president and you’re out there offending people, how do you expect to win their support come election day?

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Kemepado went on to stress that people in positions of power need to be mindful of what they say publicly. He made it crystal clear that no public official should insult or make reckless statements about the ancestry of any group in the country. He asked, “If anyone serving the president goes around insulting people everywhere, is that how to win more votes for the president?”

He added, “On election day, would you dare leave your units and wards and head to the places where you’ve been throwing shade? This isn’t about whether the PDP is worried; it’s about the presidency needing to address an appointee who’s been disrespecting and insulting people.”

Governor Douye Diri Steps In

Switching gears for a moment, Kemepado also defended Governor Douye Diri’s recent directive banning political rallies in Bayelsa. The commissioner explained that this move wasn’t made lightly. Governor Diri issued the directive because he knew the rally planned by a group loyal to Wike was nothing more than a ploy to disrupt the peace of the state. It was a preemptive measure to avoid any potential political crisis that the rally might have caused.

And if you’re wondering whether Governor Diri is intimidated by the state of emergency rule imposed on Rivers State, think again. Kemepado made it clear that Diri isn’t afraid of anything. He said, “Governor Diri is fearless. We have a responsibility to govern, and one of the things we’ve achieved is peace. We’re not about to let anyone disturb that.”

This story isn’t just about politics—it’s about respect, responsibility, and standing your ground. Whether you’re a president, a governor, or just a regular citizen, these are values we should all hold dear.