{"id":361148,"date":"2025-07-22T14:01:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T13:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=361148"},"modified":"2025-07-22T14:01:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T13:01:35","slug":"fg-defends-diplomatic-appointments-blasts-adc-over-alarmist-remarks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2025\/07\/22\/fg-defends-diplomatic-appointments-blasts-adc-over-alarmist-remarks\/","title":{"rendered":"FG defends diplomatic appointments, blasts ADC over \u2018alarmist\u2019 remarks"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Nigerian diplomats described as resilient and dedicated despite long-standing operational constraints.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><b>Ministry condemns ADC for allegedly politicising foreign policy with false claims.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The federal government has criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over its recent comments on Nigeria\u2019s diplomatic representation and delays in ambassadorial appointments.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement on Tuesday, described the party\u2019s remarks as misleading, politically motivated and disrespectful to Nigerian diplomats serving abroad.<\/p>\n<p>Alkasim Abdulkadir, special assistant on media and communications strategy to the minister of foreign affairs, signed the statement.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry said Nigeria\u2019s foreign missions are currently manned by experienced diplomats and competent charg\u00e9s d\u2019affaires who are effectively representing the country.<\/p>\n<p>Abdulkadir explained that President Bola Tinubu is focused on reforming the foreign service in line with national interests and global trends.<\/p>\n<p>According to the statement, the minister of foreign affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has recently met with top diplomats from countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, China, Japan and Egypt.<\/p>\n<p>The SSA also referenced Nigeria\u2019s active participation in multilateral platforms like BRICS, the African Union and ECOWAS.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe appointment of ambassadors is a sovereign function, not a matter to be rushed for political convenience or partisan appeasement,\u201d the ministry said.<\/p>\n<p>The statement stressed that Tinubu\u2019s approach is based on competence, strategic fit and the Renewed Hope Agenda.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry dismissed the ADC\u2019s claim that Nigerian missions had become \u201csorry symbols\u201d, describing it as false and offensive.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe ADC\u2019s assertion that Nigerian missions have become \u2018sorry symbols\u2019 is not only false but insulting to the hardworking men and women of Nigeria\u2019s foreign service,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n<p>While admitting to long-standing funding and structural challenges, the ministry said these issues predate the current administration.<\/p>\n<p>It insisted that morale within the foreign service remains high despite operational difficulties.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNigerian diplomats continue to serve with distinction under often difficult circumstances,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n<p>It accused the ADC of political opportunism and attempting to turn diplomacy into a campaign tool.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe ADC\u2019s comments reflect political opportunism and a lack of understanding of foreign policy processes,\u201d the Ministry said.<\/p>\n<p>It also responded to criticism over Nigeria\u2019s handling of a U.S. request involving deported Venezuelan nationals.<\/p>\n<p>The ministry said the government acted in line with its rights, and the minister\u2019s public statement was consistent with modern diplomatic standards.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe notion that the Foreign Minister\u2019s public articulation of Nigeria\u2019s position was a diplomatic faux pas ignores the realities of modern diplomacy,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n<p>It added that transparency and clear communication are now central to foreign policy worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry reiterated its commitment to restoring credibility to Nigeria\u2019s foreign service through reforms and strategic leadership.<\/p>\n<p>It urged political groups and public commentators to avoid sensationalising diplomatic matters.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDiplomacy is built on consistency, discretion, and strategic clarity, not populism,\u201d the ministry said.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nigerian diplomats described as resilient and dedicated despite long-standing operational constraints. Ministry condemns ADC for allegedly politicising foreign policy with false claims. The federal government has criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over its recent comments on Nigeria\u2019s diplomatic representation and delays in ambassadorial appointments. 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