Lawyer Mike Ozekhome Questions Nigerians on Buhari’s Northernization of Nigeria

Ozekhome Defends Tinubu: A Look at Buhari’s Alleged Northernization Strategy

Mike Ozekhome, a prominent Nigerian lawyer, has criticized accusations of ethnic bias in President Tinubu’s government, comparing Tinubu’s appointments to those during Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.

He noted that many positions under Buhari were heavily “northernized,” which drew less criticism at the time.

Ozekhome has argued that Tinubu’s government should be scrutinized for its adherence to constitutional provisions on federal character but stressed that these discussions should be consistent across administrations to avoid selective outrage.