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Outrage As Reps Member Okey-Joe Onuakalusi Favour Igbos Over Yorubas In Lagos

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May 6, 2026

Okey-Joe Onuakalusi, the House of Representatives member for Oshodi-Isolo II in Lagos State, is facing criticism after releasing a list of people who benefited from his empowerment programme.

Outrage As Reps Member Okey-Joe Onuakalusi Favour Igbos Over Yorubas In Lagos

Onuakalusi, who is not Yoruba and was elected under the Labour Party in 2023, has been accused of favouring Igbo people while neglecting Yoruba indigenes in his constituency.

As part of the programme, 20 people were sponsored to travel to China and Taiwan to study courses like cybersecurity, food processing, artificial intelligence, tourism, and agriculture.

Another nine people were sent to South Africa for training in nursing and diabetic care.

The following persons were sponsored on foreign trainings abroad:

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1. Victor Ejike Obi – Course: Elite Agriculture | Location: Taiwan
2. Chief John Uche Onyebuchi – Course: Language and Culture | Location: China
3. Rev Aselem – Course: Language and Culture | Location: China
4. Engr Walter Ukaga – Course: Artificial Intelligence and Media Development | Location: China
5. MBA James Ihuoma – Course: Law and International Business Environment | Location: China
6. Barr Njideka – Course: Cybersecurity and Information Countermeasures | Location: China
7. Olamilekan Akinduro (Otunba) – Course: Malaria Elimination and Monitoring | Location: China
8. Samuel Ajayi-Crowther – Course: Tourism Development | Location: China
9. Mrs Stella Anigbogu – Course: Malaria Elimination and Monitoring | Location: China
10. Oloyede Taiwo – Course: Malaria Elimination and Monitoring | Location: China
11. Obinna Enwerem – Course: Malaria Elimination and Monitoring | Location: China
12. Emmanuel Onyika (M.C. Senator) – Course: Tourism Development | Location: China
13. Light Maureen Ogochukwu – Course: Tourism Development | Location: China
14. Mrs Ebere Goudjo – Course: Ground-Based Application of Meteorological Satellite Data Processing | Location: China
15. Dr Jairus Abba – Course: Ground-Based Application of Meteorological Satellite Data Processing | Location: China
16. Mr Michael Williams Ayodeji (AY) – Course: Ground-Based Application of Meteorological Satellite Data Processing | Location: China
17. Asobi-Peter – Course: Food Processing and Fermentation | Location: China
18. Richard Oru – Course: Tourism Development | Location: China
19. Kenneth Onyema – Course: Tourism Development | Location: China
20. Chukwuka Onuakalusi – Course: Tourism Development | Location: China

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The following were sent to South Africa for trainings in Nursing / Diabetic Care:

1)Mrs. Gladys Chijoke
2)Dr. Jarius Abba
3)Mrs. Jenifer Chidinma Uchenna
4)Mrs. Oluchi Chioma Mark
5)Mrs. Chidinma Constance Ahaiwe
6)Mr. Barnard Chibuzo
7)Mrs. Ezinna Precious Adaukwu
8)Ngozi Uzo Nwabufor
9)Mrs. Abisola Shobande Roche (Representative & Coordinator)

Out of the 29 beneficiaries, 24 are said to be Igbo, while only five are Yoruba.

The situation has sparked outrage online, with many social media users accusing the lawmaker of sidelining local youths in Lagos.

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See some reactions below:

The following were sent to South Africa for trainings in Nursing / Diabetic Care
1)Mrs. Gladys Chijoke
2)Dr. Jarius Abba
3)Mrs. Jenifer Chidinma Uchenna
4)Mrs. Oluchi Chioma Mark
5)Mrs. Chidinma Constance Ahaiwe
6)Mr. Barnard Chibuzo
7)Mrs. Ezinna Precious Adaukwu
8)Ngozi Uzo…
— Okey-Joe Onuakalusi (@HOJ_Onuakalusi) May 4, 2026

You are representing Oshodi-Isolo II Federal Constituency in Lagos State, a Yoruba state oo 😏
— Now you sent 18 people to China 🇨🇳, 15 of them are Igbos, only 3 Yorubas 🤨
— You sent 9 people to South Africa 🇿🇦, all 9 of them are Igbos and not a single Yoruba 😳
All the… pic.twitter.com/RK8hv7oVzB
— 𝕊𝕀𝕊𝕋𝔸𝕃𝕀𝔸ℕ𝕆 🇳🇬💐 (@Sistaliano) May 6, 2026

As a proud Lagos indigene and right now I am furious and heartbroken! 😡
Hon. Barr. Jesse Okey-Joe Onuakalusi @HOJ_Onuakalusi how dare you?
You took public funds meant for the constituency and sent overseas training to almost 40 people, but only 4 Yorubas?!
You sent people for…
— HRH banke oniru (@HRH_bankeoniru) May 6, 2026

Very wrong communications. Whoever is managing this page needs to take a break!
A very wrong path to tow and not how to engage the public as a federal reps member. You listen and show empathy while addressing concerns! https://t.co/J6K0v4y8Pm
— Akin Olaoye (@akintollgate) May 6, 2026

This is the reason many states do not allow non-indigenes to get into elective offices.

You were lucky enough to win an election in a region different from your place of origin. When it was time to send people abroad for training the names on your list was 95% non-indigenes. Na… pic.twitter.com/b6PnGzQNdB
— High Chief Lawrence Igbins Okoro (@HighChiefOkoro) May 6, 2026

A lawmaker representing Oshodi-Isolo II in Lagos sent 18 people to China. 15 of them are Igbos and only 3 Yorubas.
He sent 9 people to South Africa for training. 9 of them are igbos and 0 Yorubas.
We keep telling Yoruba buts that not only will they ostracize you, they will use… pic.twitter.com/Ko861E9HWy
— Pastor Who (@PastorMarvy) May 6, 2026

This is utterly abominable. Marginalisation is not an accurate word to describe this; it’s outright ostracism. Haaa… a ti gba àbọ̀dè fun’ra wa 🤦🏽‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/AdKNYvFWE0
— AJE (@Riddwane) May 5, 2026

The audacity to post something like this publicly shows that you are either mentally insensitive or you are just a plain psychopath or basically mad.
You took the political position meant to indigenous Yoruba people in Lagos state and you used their wealth to build only Igbos… https://t.co/gT3gWACo5S
— Aare kurunmi kakanfo (@AKakanfo) May 5, 2026

This should be condemned by everyone.
Sometimes when people express these sentiments, it may seem like they’re overreacting, but a deeper look reveals a serious problem.
How can an Oshodi-Isolo representative claim to be promoting human capital development, yet 15 out of the… pic.twitter.com/8p43xzvltv
— Mide.O 🩷 (@Midatlblog) May 5, 2026

See, there’s nothing wrong in this. Have you seen any Lagos/Oshodi/Isolo indigenes complain about this?
If there is no pushback from them, it means Lagosians from that constituency are enjoying the dividends of their votes. I am sure this is exactly what they voted for.
Allow https://t.co/lDLOjRk4Un
— Man of Letters. (@Letter_to_Jack) May 6, 2026

Let me concede to your anecdotal claim that majority of his constituents are non-yoruba.
How then do you explain majority of the beneficiaries coming from one tribe?
All the non-yoruba constituents are from a single tribe?
This drivel speaks more to your bigotry. https://t.co/8Soedy2ukg
— DANIEL (@DanielWhalee) May 6, 2026

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