FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) - Politics - NigeriaWelcome, Guest: Register / Login / With Google / Trending / Recent / New Stats: 3,279,744 members, 8,231,869 topics. Date: Tuesday, 12 August 2025 at 08:51 AM FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) - Politics - Nairaland Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Politics / FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) (4466 Views) (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (Reply) (Go Down) FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by Infoguy666: 8:03am President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reversed his earlier reappointment of Dr. Muheeba Dankaka as the Chairperson of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) and replaced her with Hon. Ayo Omidiran, a former member of the House of Representatives. News360 Nigeria reports that a press statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, had earlier announced Dankaka’s nomination but a subsequent release disclosed that the President withdrew it because her tenure was dogged by controversy. Tinubu also appointed Mohammed Musa as the Commission’s secretary while retaining Kayode Oladele from Ogun as commissioner. Oladele, a former House of Representatives member, was appointed by President Tinubu in 2024. He served as the Commission’s acting chairman. The President renewed the appointments of Lawal Ya’u Roni, Abubakar Atiku Bunu, and Eludayo Eluyemi, who represent Jigawa, Kebbi, and Osun States, for a second term, just as he equally reappointed Abdulwasiu Kayode Bawalla, the commissioner from Lagos State. The newly appointed Commissioners are: Hon. Obina Oriaku, Abia; Mrs. Bema Olvadi Madayi, Adamawa; Obongawan Dora Ebong, Akwa–Ibom; Hon. Nnoli Nkechi Gloria, Anambra; Babangida Adamu Gwana, Bauchi; Sir Tonye Okio, Bayelsa; Aligba Eugene Tarkende, Benue; Engr.Modu Mustapha, Borno; Dr. Stella Odey Ekpo, Cross River and Ederin Lovette Idisi, Delta. Others are: Barr. Nwokpor Vincent Nduka, Ebonyi; Hon. Chief Victor Sabor Edoror, Edo; Hon. Sola Fokanle, Ekiti; Peter Eze, Enugu; Ibrahim Baba Mairiga, Gombe; Hon. Jerry Alagbaoso, Imo; Ruth Jumai Ango, Kaduna; Muhammad Awwal Nayya, Kano; Hon. Anas Isah, Katsina and Bello Idris Eneye, Kogi. Dr. Ibrahim Abdullahi, Kwara; Alh. Isah Jibrin, Niger; Comrade Ajimudu Bola, Ondo; Prince Ayodeji Abas Aleshinloye, Oyo; Hon. Pam Bolman, Plateau; Aaron Chukwuemeka, Rivers; Alh. Aminu Tambar, Sokoto; Comrade Bobboi Bala Kaigama, Taraba; Hon. Jibir Maigari, Yobe; Sani Garba, Zamfara and Solomon Ayuba Dagami, FCT. https://news360ng.com/ayo-omidiran-takes-over-fcc-as-tinubu-withdraws-dankakas-reappointment/ 4 Likes (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by OneCandleAway(f): 8:06am He tries to appease all followers. If you've eaten small, give way to another person to eat. That's his strategy. He doesn't like you to stay too long to become a threat to him 1 Like (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by princeade86(m): 8:07am Good.... 31 more characters really needed urgently (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by Antiurchins: 8:07am BUhari is no more so the whole of katsina votes will go for Atiku . Kwankwaso is negotiating with ADC if that sails through then kano votes is following him to ADC. Tinubu performed woefully in South west in 2023 election. He lost Lagos and Osun to Peter Obi and Atiku . South east is no go area for tinubu and he knows it. South South you and I know that tinubu will fail there . So where will Tinubu get the vote from? You're banking on rigging ? Tinubu succeeded to rig because the north made it possible so wetin una wan do this time ? If he loses at the poll and refuse to step down or try to impose himself through mago mago na there d country go scatter. INEC can’t rig such a glaring victory from ADC. U think Nigerians r fools? It’s definitely gonna start from d north. Jonathan accepted defeat. Tinubu should accept his wen it’s time. If he actually was doing well. Who will be calling for coalition? Let him sit up even yorubas are tired of defending him things are hard he knows nothing about good leadership. 9 Likes 1 Share (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by Iseoluwani: 8:07am OneCandleAway: He tries to appease all followers. If you've eaten small, give way to another person to eat. That's his strategy. He doesn't like you to stay too long to become a threat to him you are right, especially the threat matter. thats why he didnt give el rufia power lets see what happens btw him nd wike (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by Guvani: 8:07am Don't ask Nairaland members for contact details (email, phone, bbpin) or investments. (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by zed7: 8:08am Well done, we don't expect anything less from Agbado. People said Buhari started it. I hope any other tribe continues the same bigotry, since we are all mad. 2 Likes (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by WhizdomXX(m): 8:09am Federal character abi Yoruba Character Commission. 7 Likes (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by Rich4god(m): 8:09am This FCC needs to be scrapped... Employment should be on merit and not to satisfy all regions. (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by Mrchippychappy(m): 8:12am Another one, if you like put your brothers everywhere dem go still move all of una out in the upcoming elections 1 Like (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by Disenfranchised: 8:13am Another Yoruba man again. Truly the gods are all out to destroy this man. 5 Likes (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by adecz: 8:13am That Dankaka woman should have been removed long ago.. Very corrupt and controversial human .. 3 Likes (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by WhizdomXX(m): 8:13am Antiurchins: BUhari is no more so the whole of katsina votes will go for Atiku . Kwankwaso is negotiating with ADC if that sails through then kano votes is following him to ADC. Tinubu performed woefully in South west in 2023 election. He lost Lagos and Osun to Peter Obi and Atiku . South east is no go area for tinubu and he knows it. South South you and I know that tinubu will fail there . So where will Tinubu get the vote from? You're banking on rigging ? Tinubu succeeded to rig because the north made it possible so wetin una wan do this time ? If he loses at the poll and refuse to step down or try to impose himself through mago mago na there d country go scatter. INEC can’t rig such a glaring victory from ADC. U think Nigerians r fools? It’s definitely gonna start from d north. Jonathan accepted defeat. Tinubu should accept his wen it’s time. If he actually was doing well. Who will be calling for coalition? Let him sit up even yorubas are tired of defending him things are hard he knows nothing about good leadership. Action speaks louder than words. Words are cheap (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by iwaeda: 8:14am Yoruba lokan, what will Ayo Omidiran offered again. She was so many years Sports rep, House of rep. She is from Osun. 1 Like (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by Cajal(m): 8:14am Infoguy666: https://news360ng.com/ayo-omidiran-takes-over-fcc-as-tinubu-withdraws-dankakas-reappointment/ Congratulations to Abass aleshinloye ..OYO STATE (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by Dotherightthing: 8:16am Has the commission ever been headed by a Yoruba person? (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by Dotherightthing: 8:16am Antiurchins: BUhari is no more so the whole of katsina votes will go for Atiku . Kwankwaso is negotiating with ADC if that sails through then kano votes is following him to ADC. Tinubu performed woefully in South west in 2023 election. He lost Lagos and Osun to Peter Obi and Atiku . South east is no go area for tinubu and he knows it. South South you and I know that tinubu will fail there . So where will Tinubu get the vote from? You're banking on rigging ? Tinubu succeeded to rig because the north made it possible so wetin una wan do this time ? If he loses at the poll and refuse to step down or try to impose himself through mago mago na there d country go scatter. INEC can’t rig such a glaring victory from ADC. U think Nigerians r fools? It’s definitely gonna start from d north. Jonathan accepted defeat. Tinubu should accept his wen it’s time. If he actually was doing well. Who will be calling for coalition? Let him sit up even yorubas are tired of defending him things are hard he knows nothing about good leadership. You are a joker! Tinubu is clearing south and middle belt any which way (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by Talkisneeded(m): 8:17am Duly noted,Abi Wetin una expect me make I talk again … (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by autoez: 8:18am Congratulations to all the new appointees. Do your jobs (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by Metronomy(m): 8:23am Antiurchins: BUhari is no more so the whole of katsina votes will go for Atiku . Kwankwaso is negotiating with ADC if that sails through then kano votes is following him to ADC. Tinubu performed woefully in South west in 2023 election. He lost Lagos and Osun to Peter Obi and Atiku . South east is no go area for tinubu and he knows it. South South you and I know that tinubu will fail there . So where will Tinubu get the vote from? You're banking on rigging ? Tinubu succeeded to rig because the north made it possible so wetin una wan do this time ? If he loses at the poll and refuse to step down or try to impose himself through mago mago na there d country go scatter. INEC can’t rig such a glaring victory from ADC. U think Nigerians r fools? It’s definitely gonna start from d north. Jonathan accepted defeat. Tinubu should accept his wen it’s time. If he actually was doing well. Who will be calling for coalition? Let him sit up even yorubas are tired of defending him things are hard he knows nothing about good leadership. Now I see why the opposition struggles to succeed in this country. How can your political mentors provide you with this analysis, yet you confidently post it online? Even I, who am not a politician, know that the theory you presented doesn’t explain even 15% of the current political landscape, let alone what might happen next week. Comrade, don’t just follow blindly—run your own permutations and think independently. 1 Like (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by Ueicru: 8:25am On my disappointment not the finish appointment almost everyday anyway now their time everybody go chop (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by OgbeniOja1: 8:26am the north dey collect wotowoto from thos govt no be lie (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by Bosman17: 8:27am Antiurchins: BUhari is no more so the whole of katsina votes will go for Atiku . Kwankwaso is negotiating with ADC if that sails through then kano votes is following him to ADC. Tinubu performed woefully in South west in 2023 election. He lost Lagos and Osun to Peter Obi and Atiku . South east is no go area for tinubu and he knows it. South South you and I know that tinubu will fail there . So where will Tinubu get the vote from? You're banking on rigging ? Tinubu succeeded to rig because the north made it possible so wetin una wan do this time ? If he loses at the poll and refuse to step down or try to impose himself through mago mago na there d country go scatter. INEC can’t rig such a glaring victory from ADC. U think Nigerians r fools? It’s definitely gonna start from d north. Jonathan accepted defeat. Tinubu should accept his wen it’s time. If he actually was doing well. Who will be calling for coalition? Let him sit up even yorubas are tired of defending him things are hard he knows nothing about good leadership. This has to be the most st**id comment I’ve read in a long time😆😆😆. A sitting president for that matter😁😁 someone who fought all the political forces you can imagine when he was not in charge and not fully fit… Ok let’s wait and see😂😂😂 2 Likes (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by PulaPower: 8:28am Antiurchins: BUhari is no more so the whole of katsina votes will go for Atiku . Kwankwaso is negotiating with ADC if that sails through then kano votes is following him to ADC. Tinubu performed woefully in South west in 2023 election. He lost Lagos and Osun to Peter Obi and Atiku . South east is no go area for tinubu and he knows it. South South you and I know that tinubu will fail there . So where will Tinubu get the vote from? You're banking on rigging ? Tinubu succeeded to rig because the north made it possible so wetin una wan do this time ? If he loses at the poll and refuse to step down or try to impose himself through mago mago na there d country go scatter. INEC can’t rig such a glaring victory from ADC. U think Nigerians r fools? It’s definitely gonna start from d north. Jonathan accepted defeat. Tinubu should accept his wen it’s time. If he actually was doing well. Who will be calling for coalition? Let him sit up even yorubas are tired of defending him things are hard he knows nothing about good leadership. Lol.. People paying you are only wasting money o.. See thinking.. Mtcheww 1 Like (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by agadez007(m): 8:28am Bosman17: This has to be the most st**id comment I’ve read in a long time😆😆😆. A sitting president for that matter😁😁 someone who fought all the political forces you can imagine when he was not in charge and not fully fit… Ok let’s wait and see😂😂😂 No evidence he ever did that You guys should stop all that lies about tinubu fighting anybody and the thing is,whenever I hear this it’s always from the same tribe 1 Like (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by AustineE1: 8:28am Of course I knew the head of the commission must come from his ethnic group,for him to be qualified for the position.... Obviously in federal character principle,Yoruba's will always take the position of the south. Our own na to sit don dey watch the dance of shame at the national level,at the appropriate time,the better south will respond with their votes. 2 Likes (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by JAWBONE(m): 8:29am No fake intellectual should come and speak big grammar for us when another president makes his family members cabinet members in the future o. 1 Like (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by Chimookigwe: 8:30am Disenfranchised: Another Yoruba man again. Truly the gods are all out to destroy this man. Obidient, you go cry taya. Better support GEJ to come back. Otherwise, nothing for you. (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by Lanre4uonly(m): 8:30am Ok, noted. Wishing the new appointees all the best in their service to the nation. (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by Jayhome24: 8:31am Antiurchins: BUhari is no more so the whole of katsina votes will go for Atiku . Kwankwaso is negotiating with ADC if that sails through then kano votes is following him to ADC. Tinubu performed woefully in South west in 2023 election. He lost Lagos and Osun to Peter Obi and Atiku . South east is no go area for tinubu and he knows it. South South you and I know that tinubu will fail there . So where will Tinubu get the vote from? You're banking on rigging ? Tinubu succeeded to rig because the north made it possible so wetin una wan do this time ? If he loses at the poll and refuse to step down or try to impose himself through mago mago na there d country go scatter. INEC can’t rig such a glaring victory from ADC. U think Nigerians r fools? It’s definitely gonna start from d north. Jonathan accepted defeat. Tinubu should accept his wen it’s time. If he actually was doing well. Who will be calling for coalition? Let him sit up even yorubas are tired of defending him things are hard he knows nothing about good leadership. I just dey laugh you I swear to God e go do you like a movie. Biko bring that your useless obi again in 2027 I swear as we planned the game if obi get 20k votes in entire SW I will quit NL, you guys never sabi wetin we dey cook una too foolish thinking na only una get plan, wallahi you go cry like a baby by 2027 by the time we are done with you all. Wait and see the shege loading you no go fit watch it finish. (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by Chimookigwe: 8:33am AustineE1: Of course I knew the head of the commission must come from his ethnic group,for him to be qualified for the position.... Obviously in federal character principle,Yoruba's will always take the position of the south. Our own na to sit don dey watch the dance of shame at the national level,at the appropriate time,the better south will respond with their votes. You mean the bitter south hiding under the bed every Monday. The bitter south saying Tinubu removed GEJ but now crying that GEJ wants to come back. The bitter south who gave 97% of their votes to their son and he didn't amount to anything. (Share⤴) Re: FCC: President Tinubu Drops Dankaka, Appoints Omidiran (Full List) by sunny1729: 8:33am Congratulations to the newly appointed federal commissioners, particularly the one from Ekiti state, Hon sola fakanle, Aramoko Ekiti is proud of you, this is a call to national service make Ekiti great ire ooooooooo (Share⤴)