The fact that Toke Makinwa, IBD Dende, and Seyi Tinubu are identified as “item 7” on a list of 1,411 attendees for the COP28 has infuriated Nigerians.
Most Nigerians are incensed by the Federal Government’s distribution of the list after recognizing several names on the lengthy guest lists that President Bola Tinubu sponsored for the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai.
The 28th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC, or COP28, is being hosted by the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The dates of the event are set for November 30 to December 12.
Today, December 2, 2023, Toke Makinwa posted a video of herself attending COP28 to her verified Instagram profile. She committed to keeping her fans informed and participating in the summit’s activities.
While other countries send expertise in climate-related sectors, Tinubu’s team from Nigeria, which includes entertainment industry personality Toke Makinwa, causes controversy. Opponents contend that these decisions damage Nigeria’s credibility when it comes to its participation in international gatherings.
Critics denounce the apparent abuse of taxpayer dollars for political goals and express concerns about the use of public funding for actions they believe are politically motivated and frivolous.
Nigerians want accountability and openness, and they want politicians to give priority to deserving candidates who can significantly advance the conversation on climate change.
