Table of Content
- Criticism of the Federal Government
- Describing the Blunder
- Institutional Failures
- Concerns About Vetting Agencies
- Future of Governance
- Record-Breaking Blunder
Public commentator Mahdi Shehu has criticized the Federal Government after the name of the late Senator Adamu Talba, who passed away in July 2025, appeared among President Bola Tinubu’s recent ambassadorial nominees.
Shehu, in a post shared on X on Friday, labeled the oversight as a regrettable, scandalous, and preventable mistake.
He questioned the level of diligence exercised by the agencies responsible for vetting nominees.
He noted that the error indicates that the entire nomination process was hurried and poorly managed.
According to him, “This clearly demonstrates that everything is being conducted in a panicked, careless, and reactive manner due to FEAR and in a rush to satisfy local and international influencers so that ‘the lion’ can find some rest.”
Shehu emphasized that the inclusion of a deceased individual on an official list highlights significant institutional failures.
He contended that the agencies responsible for verifying the names and backgrounds of nominees did not perform even the most fundamental checks.
“It illustrates how agencies tasked with vetting nominees are evidently not fulfilling their responsibilities,” he wrote.
“Regimes that continue to falter are those that lack a clear blueprint, no action plan, are panicky, and are filled with injustice and unfairness, harboring open bias and animosity against those they perceive, or are led to perceive, as enemies that must be eliminated at all costs.”
He remarked, “This is a blunder that the Guinness World Records must document as a unique occurrence.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the criticism made by Mahdi Shehu?
Mahdi Shehu criticized the Federal Government for including the name of the deceased Senator Adamu Talba in President Bola Tinubu’s list of ambassadorial nominees, describing it as a regrettable and avoidable mistake.
What does Shehu say about the nomination process?
He claims that the nomination process was rushed and poorly managed, indicating a lack of thoroughness in the vetting process by the responsible agencies.
What are the implications of this blunder according to Shehu?
Shehu believes the blunder reflects deep institutional failures and a failure of agencies to conduct basic checks, suggesting that such mistakes could undermine the integrity of the government.
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