Tweeps Slam Ex-Liberian President Sirleaf Over Comment On Hadiza Bala Usman’s Suspension

Twitter users have descended on the former president of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf over her “I am disheartened” comment on the suspension of Hadiza Bala Usman as the Managing Director (MD) of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).

The 82-year-old took to Twitter to complain against the government of Nigeria on Saturday. She further urged “adherence to the rule of law and fair and equal treatment as the situation evolves”.

But this position was met largely with criticism from Twitter users who replied to her tweet - majority of them Nigerians.

“I am disheartened to hear about the suspension of Nigerian Ports Authority MD @hadizabalausman, who I have known to be an accomplished leader and dedicated public servant.

“I urge adherence to the rule of law and fair and equal treatment as the situation evolves,” Sirleaf wrote.

I am disheartened to hear about the suspension of Nigerian Ports Authority MD @hadizabalausman, who I have known to be an accomplished leader and dedicated public servant. I urge adherence to the rule of law and fair and equal treatment as the situation evolves.

— Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (@MaEllenSirleaf) May 15, 2021

See some reactions to Sirleaf’s tweet below:

Please respect yourself and mind your business. Don’t let us drag you on this lane and expose how you used your sons to loot Liberia!

— Jackson Ude (@jacksonpbn) May 15, 2021

 

No worry yourself baba, here is her son..
A criminal ???, she will say the same about her son..https://t.co/eiu2uUWLhk

— Obong Ekpe? {Daddy Jason}? (@Johnson_Ody) May 15, 2021

 

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You have the audacity to question the suspension of a Nigerian public official but have not questioned the maltreatment of port workers by the APM Terminal in Liberia.

— Moses Uneh Yahmia (@MosesUneh) May 15, 2021

 

Hello Ma. I am trying to understand this your tweet honestly. From Liberia to NPA MD? Hmmm

— Nkem4eva (@nwaegbe_nkem) May 15, 2021

 

I perceive personal interest n her tweet.

— DADA OLUYEMI (@DADAOLUYEMI) May 15, 2021

 

This is a strange intervention.

The MD was appointed by the President and remains in office at his pleasure. That she has been removed by the President is within his authority.

I seriously doubt if Madam Sirleaf who have brooked such intervention when she was President.

— RoLa (@rotilaw) May 15, 2021

 

Check how corrupt and nepotistic her government was , you'll know she's standing up for her kith and kin.

— VicVotu(RIP TO ALL THOSE NIGERIA HAS KILLED) (@VicVotu) May 15, 2021

 

I don’t understand how internal issues concern you!!! Don’t make it worse.

— Akitiolu (@Alpha_Yom) May 15, 2021

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Background

President Muhammadu Buhari had approved the suspension of Bala Usman on the 5th of May, 2021 over allegations of failing to remit the operating surplus of NPA to the consolidated revenue fund (CFR) as well as over contracts awarded when she became director – allegations she denied.

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The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as directed by President Buhari, inaugurated an 11-member investigative panel to probe the NPA over the allegations.

AllNews understands that the probe is ongoing.