Nigeria's polarization evident in attacks on photos posted by me - Okonjo-Iweala

 

In response to the backlash from Nigerians regarding her recent photographs taken in Paris, France, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has spoken out. 

Okonjo-Iweala shared a picture on social media that featured herself, but President Bola Tinubu had been cropped out.

During the recent summit for 'A New Global Financing Pact' hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), took a photograph that has caused controversy among Nigerians. 

The photograph featured Okonjo-Iweala and President Bola Tinubu, who was using the opportunity to advocate for widening the fiscal space, economic justice for Africa, and addressing issues of poverty and climate change on a global stage. 

However, the photograph was edited to crop out Tinubu, leading to backlash from Nigerians. 

In response, Okonjo-Iweala urged Nigerians to relax and stated that the controversy has exposed the polarization of Nigeria.

Okonjo-Iweala in response twitted: Nigerians, please relax! Re Paris, Interesting attacks from both sides. This sadly shows the depth of polarization in our society.

“I post photos in the order received by accompanying staff or colleagues. Reading more into it is unwarranted. Let’s unite to build our country, not attack.”

Nigerians please relax! Re Paris, Interesting attacks from both sides. Sadly shows the depth of polarization in our society. I post photos in the order received by accompanying staff or colleagues. Reading more into it is unwarranted. Let’s unite to build our country not attack!

— Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (@NOIweala) June 24, 2023

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