Netizens react as Tinubu’s SSA appoint ‘angry’ skitmaker, Umar Bush as his own SA

The internet has been buzzing after it was discovered that the Senior Special Assistant to the President On Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Mohammed Abba Isa, has appointed Alhaji Umar Bush, an Hausa skit maker known for his ‘anger’ and hurling insults at people, as his own Special Assistant.

According to the letter of appointment from the SSA to Bush who is also known as ‘Angry Bird’, he is tasked with managing media promotion, ensure good public relation, and facilitate entertainment initiatives for Isa’s office.

The appointment which is for two years with effect from July 10, 2024, is renewable upon satisfactory performance for another term.

But the appointment of Bush has not gone down well with some social media users who think it is a misplaced priority and a needless and impulsive appointment.

Those in this school of thought are of the opinion that Bush’s skits where he practically lays out curses on people, believe he has not added anything of importance to the society.

A user on X with the handle @el_bonga, in a post, said:

“Umar Bush whose major hallmark is raining curses online is appointed SA on Entertainment while Khalifa Aminu who invents technology to help the blind walk without sticks and automatic spray plant for farmers is ignored.

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“Our society rewards mediocrity over creativity/innovations.”

Umar Bush whose major hallmark is raining curses online is appointed SA on Entertainment while Khalifa Aminu who invents technology to help the blind walk without sticks and automatic spray plant for farmers is ignored. Our society rewards mediocrity over creativity/innovations. pic.twitter.com/QOfMxkCbtY

— Mr. El-Bonga (@el_bonga) July 15, 2024

@Mafarees wrote:

“I think they should just make Umar Bush the President of this country, let’s all just be mad!

In all the things we’re going through in this country, someone raining insults on people but it’s him these guys are busy promoting, they left Aminu and his inventions and they’re busy promoting nonsense.”

I think they should just make Umar Bush the President of this country, let's all just be mad!

In all the things we're going through in this country, someone raining insults on people but it's him these guys are busy promoting, they left Aminu and his inventions and they're busy… pic.twitter.com/qYM5bWEDTU

— F A A R E E S 💫 🇵🇸 (@MFaarees_) July 15, 2024

Another user, @AbbaM_Abiyos said:

“Nigerians and misplaced priorities 🤔

Khalifa Aminu is a young student who invented a glasses that gives vision to blind people, UK newspaper published his talented work but Nigerian government doesn’t care about his innovation 😥

Umar Bush who suppose to be in special cares for his mental stability was in the villa but Khalifa never left Kano. Very sad 💔

I remember the time when the National Commission of Persons With Disabilities @NcpwdOfficial invited.” Khalifa to Abuja but unable to attend due to NLC strike.

Nigerians and misplaced priorities 🤔

Khalifa Aminu is a young student who invented a glasses that gives vision to blind people, UK newspaper published his talented work but Nigerian government doesn’t care about his innovation 😥

Umar Bush who suppose to be in special cares… pic.twitter.com/QVJg50mQph

— Comrade Abiyos Roni. (@AbbaM_Abiyos) July 10, 2024

@PO_GrassrootsM said:

“On what grounds the Nigerian Government is appointing Mr. Alhaji Umar Bush as SA On Entertainment to the Senior Special Assistant To The President On Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, the man who always gets angry on many viral videos?

“This government is shameless and clown, some appointments are unnecessary and a national disgrace.”

On what grounds the Nigerian Government is appointing Mr. Alhaji Umar Bush as SA On Entertainment to the Senior Special Assistant To The President On Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, the man who always gets angry on many viral videos? This government is shameless and clown,… pic.twitter.com/kn2d9DjajU

— Peter Obi Grassroots Mobilization. (@PO_GrassRootM) July 16, 2024

@Abyuusuuf wrote:

“This blatant disregard for the importance of having qualified and capable individuals in key positions is not only a betrayal, but also a threat to the well-being of our nation.”

This blatant disregard for the importance of having qualified and capable individuals in key positions is not only a betrayal, but also a threat to the well-being of our nation.

— YG (@Abyuusuuf_) July 15, 2024

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