Activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has publicly criticized Femi Fani-Kayode, labeling him a liar in response to recent claims about a diplomatic posting. The controversy erupted after President Bola Tinubu appointed Ita Solomon Enang as Nigeria’s ambassador to Germany, while Fani-Kayode, originally designated for Germany, was reassigned to South Africa.
Fani-Kayode took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce his redeployment, stating that he personally requested the change. He cited personal discomfort with Germany and expressed a preference for South Africa, a country he claims to have never visited but holds a strong interest in. In his post, he thanked President Tinubu and the then Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, for approving his request.
Sowore, however, dismissed these assertions, tweeting that anyone who believes Fani-Kayode’s statements would believe anything. “He is lying,” Sowore wrote, adding that “no sane country would accept an unstable character like Femi Fani-Kayode as a diplomat.” The activist’s sharp rebuke has sparked widespread discussion on social media, with many weighing in on the credibility of Fani-Kayode’s version of events.
The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the two public figures, with Sowore consistently questioning Fani-Kayode’s integrity. As the story develops, the diplomatic appointments continue to generate debate about Nigeria’s foreign policy and the suitability of certain individuals for key international posts.