NIPOST Workers Protest Against CEO Appointment by Tinubu, Temporarily Shut Down Head Office

In a recent turn of events, employees of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) have staged a protest at the organization’s head office in Abuja, expressing their dissatisfaction with the appointment of Tola Odeyemi as the Chief Executive Officer/Post Master General. This development comes after Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Presidential spokesman, announced changes in the leadership of several communication agencies, including NIPOST, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu.

The controversy deepened when reports emerged shortly after Odeyemi’s appointment, suggesting that Adeyemi Adepoju, the previously sacked Post Master-General, had been reinstated. In a viral video, Adepoju was seen addressing a group of workers who claimed that Tinubu had reappointed him.

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On Monday, the protesting NIPOST workers took a stand by denying entry to the newly appointed CEO, stating that her appointment did not align with their preferences. The workers, who voiced their support for Adepoju, gathered in solidarity, raising placards and chanting slogans in protest of the leadership change.

This unexpected development has drawn significant attention, as it underscores the internal conflicts within NIPOST following the change in leadership. It remains to be seen how this situation will be resolved and whether the appointed CEO will be able to gain the trust and cooperation of the protesting workers.

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Source: Daily Trust