President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Yusuf Magaji Bichi, as the new Director-General of the Department of Security Service (DSS).
His appointment was contained in a statement by Buhari’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu on Thursday
Bichi replaces Matthew Seiyeifa, who has been operating in an acting capacity since Lawal Daura was sacked by the then Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo.
Nigerians react…
PMB has just appointed Yusuf Magaji Bichi as substantive DG SSS. Against the clamour to broaden the heads of our nations security framework, PMB has proven himself an irredeemable irredentist. SAD!!!
— Donald Duke (@Donald_Duke) September 13, 2018
I like @NGRPresident @MBuhari so much. He just does not hide his disdain for other #Nigerians and his legendary unease with people outside his enclave. His parochialism in a plural society speak volumes. If in doubt, ask Matthew Seiyefa who has been wheeled away as DG #DSS
— Joel Nwokeoma (@okoromajoel) September 13, 2018
Buhari be like
"Southerners GO & DIE!
We own & run this town. Ain't nothin you can do about it"Buhari has sacked the Acting Head of #DSS – Mathew Seiyefa who is a Southerner from Bayelsa State & replaced with a substantive DG – Yusuf Magaji Bichi who is another Northerner.
— Dadiyata The Jonathanian (@The_Jonathanian) September 13, 2018
I was in the school of thought that "if He/She is qualified then to hell with the region and what federal_characters states" but with this #DSS appointment, the question is, Are there more qualified people in the North than other regions in 🇳🇬?
— Audu Nurudeen (@elfab) September 13, 2018
BREAKING: President Buhari sacks Bayelsa born Acting Director of SSS, appoints Yusuf Magaji Bichi as new DG of SSS.
Reason: Tribalism and nepotism.
— Comrade Deji Adeyanju (@adeyanjudeji) September 13, 2018
I congratulate President @MBuhari for appointing yet another Northerner, Yusuf Magaji Bichi, to head the Department of State Security. Whoever doubted Buhari’s 97% versus 7% statement can now see the President is dead set on his Northernisation of government policy #RenosDarts
— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) September 13, 2018
The appointment of Yusuf Magaji Bichi as new Director-General of the State Security Service is an excellent choice. Yes, #FaultFinders are going to find fault, but the new DG is a consummate professional who is & has been a huge asset to Nigeria's intelligence community.
— Mr. Aye Dee (@MrAyeDee) September 13, 2018
@MBuhari has approved with effect, d appointment of Yusuf Magaji Bichi, as new DG of d DSS.
He replaced most senior official Matthew Seiyefa, who had headed d outfit in an acting capacity since Aug.In few months b4 election PMB will come to Bayelsa to wear traditional attire. pic.twitter.com/xiFXFjFZTR
— Adetutu Balogun (Ezi Ada 1 of Diaspora) (@Tutsy22) September 13, 2018
https://twitter.com/SKSolaKuti/status/1040321078512504832
I don't get the outrage over Buhari's appointment of Yusuf Magaji Bichi.
Buhari is honestly one of the sincerest politicians around. He's an ethno-religious bigot and he has never hidden it. He is true to himself.
— Udókpotso Osikhomo Abu (@Queen_Kas) September 13, 2018
Buhari, first of his name, appointer of Yusuf Magaji Bichi, Tribal Warlord, Danfodio reborn, the Northern Equalizer… pic.twitter.com/x3eqkNLq6a
— Prof Stanley Nwabia (@MrStanleyNwabia) September 13, 2018
Yusuf Magaji Bichi enlisted in the defunct NSO in 1982. He retired aftr 35 yrs of service in 2017 as Daura's Finance & Admin Director but was retained by Lawal Daura for few months & then released Feb 2018. It's likely thro him Daura will run the agency by proxy. It cld get worse
— Chidi Odinkalu (@ChidiOdinkalu) September 13, 2018
I don't have anything against Yusuf Magaji Bichi, but for President Buhari to replace an active officer with a retired one is a slap on the office of the DSS, and on Nigerians.
— Chinedu Onyenokachikem Memeh™🇳🇬 (@ChineduMemeh) September 13, 2018
https://twitter.com/SKSolaKuti/status/1040373560030752768
This is the Picture of our new DSS Director General Malam Yusuf Magaji Bichi Popularly Known as Yusuf Sante that President @MBuhari Appoint today he is from my hometown Bichi LG Kano State. @BashirAhmaad @Mr_JAGs @Elyahya_Bichi @adamugarba pic.twitter.com/AmMNTturVh
— Abdullah (@Male_Bosss) September 13, 2018
Buhari be like
"Southerners GO & DIE!
We own & run this town. Ain't nothin you can do about it"Buhari has sacked the Acting Head of #DSS – Mathew Seiyefa who is a Southerner from Bayelsa State & replaced with a substantive DG – Yusuf Magaji Bichi who is another Northerner.
— Dadiyata The Jonathanian (@The_Jonathanian) September 13, 2018
