- Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye triggered a fresh conversation on social media as she interrupted another programme in Abuja
- The minister, who was seen in a viral video visibly frustrated, disrupted the event, noting that the use of the federal ministry of women affairs name without her permission constitute a serious offence
- TheTalk.NG reports that Kennedy-Ohanenye who said that she does not care about criticisms from a section of the public vowed to continue to pursue the Renewed Hope of President Bola Tinubu
Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye halted a programme in Abuja and voiced her concerns.
Photo credit: Uju Kennedy OhanenyeSource: FacebookLet this be the last time women affairs will organise anything that I am not aware of. You try next time, I will come here and get you people disgraced.Few weeks ago, there was a hunger protest and they talked about peace and security. Women are not empowered, children are suffering, Nigerians are suffering, but we waste money all the time on frivolous things.I am sorry. Many people may misunderstand me, but I am ready to be misunderstood. I am ready to be tortured. I am ready.”I have changed the narrative, I said ‘no programme without empowerment’.”Women affairs minister disrupts Abuja event
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