As Short Tenure Puts Confirmed Ambassadors in Limbo

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Indications have emerged that the ambassadors nominated by President Bola Tinubu and confirmed by the Senate may face rejection by host countries, given the limited time they are likely to serve before the next general election, Wale Igbintade writes


Recent investigations have shown that quite a number of President Bola Tinubu’s newly nominated ambassadors may encounter difficulties securing acceptance from host countries, as concerns grow over the short period they are likely to serve before the next general election.


Multiple sources revealed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is contending with challenges around obtaining agrément— the official consent required from receiving countries, for a number of the nominees.

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