••• Tunji-Ojo Praised for Performance
Amid renewed public debate sparked by a trending video from Doyin Odebowale, a former aide to former governor of ondo state late Oluwarotomi Akeredolu, many Nigerians have expressed concern that the commentary amounts to an unnecessary distraction from the far-reaching reforms currently being implemented by the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
Across social media and civic spaces, citizens have questioned the timing and relevance of the claims, noting that the Interior Minister remains one of the most visible and result-driven performers in the current administration.
Results Nigerians Can See and Feel
Since assuming office, Tunji-Ojo has overseen unprecedented reforms in Nigeria’s interior architecture—particularly in passport administration, immigration efficiency, and service digitisation.
Long-standing passport backlogs that plagued Nigerians for years have been cleared, processing timelines significantly reduced, and transparency introduced into a system once synonymous with frustration and extortion.
For millions of Nigerians at home and in the diaspora, these reforms are not theoretical—they are lived experiences.
It is this visible impact that has led many Nigerians to question why attention is being shifted from governance outcomes to unsubstantiated insinuations.
Public Backlash Against Distraction Narrative
Reactions to Odebowale’s video have been mixed, but a growing segment of public opinion views the intervention as counterproductive at a time when institutional reforms require stability and focus.
Many commentators argue that public officers should be assessed primarily on verifiable performance, policy delivery, and national impact, rather than speculative debates that risk slowing reform momentum.
As one civic commentator, Adeyemo Gabriel noted online, “This is not the time to distract a minister whose work is finally fixing a broken system Nigerians have suffered under for decades.”
Integrity Beyond Paper Controversies
Supporters of the minister insist that integrity is best demonstrated through transparent service, institutional reform, and measurable outcomes, all of which define Tunji-Ojo’s tenure.
They argue that Nigeria’s challenge has never been a shortage of certificates, but a shortage of capacity, courage, and reform-minded leadership—qualities the Interior Minister has consistently displayed.
Moreover, government appointment processes already include institutional verification mechanisms, including security screening and legislative oversight, which Tunji-Ojo successfully passed before assuming office.
Reforms Over Rhetoric
Observers also point out that while commentary and opinion are legitimate in a democracy, governance requires continuity, and reformers should be allowed to work without being drawn into cycles of controversy that do not advance public welfare.
The Interior Ministry’s ongoing reforms—spanning immigration services, border management, and internal security coordination—require focus, consistency, and institutional backing, not media skirmishes.
Minister Remains Committed to National Service
Despite the noise, Tunji-Ojo has remained focused on his mandate, choosing service delivery over personal engagement in social media debates.
Those close to the ministry maintain that the minister’s record speaks louder than trending videos, and that history will judge leadership by impact, not interruptions.
As Nigeria continues its push for efficient governance, many believe the real national interest lies in supporting reforms that work, rather than amplifying narratives that risk derailing them.
