Rt. Hon. Miriam Onuoha, representing Okigwe-North Federal Constituency and Chair of the House Committee on TETFund, publicly claimed she “secured federal jobs” for constituents in agencies like FIRS, NASC, and TETFund.
Her statement, shared via her official handle, sparked intense debate online about transparency, merit, and nepotism in public recruitment, with critics calling it a clear case of “share the cake” politics.
Onuoha stated she helped constituents get jobs in federal agencies, including TETFund and FIRS.
Nigerians online debated whether her action was patriotic service or a public admission of nepotism.
Some praised her effort, saying “at least she did something,” while others called it “state-sponsored favouritism.”
Many questioned if those selected were the most qualified or merely politically connected.
Share the cake isn’t just a phrase; it’s a national ritual of power and privilege. Nigerians are angry not because jobs were given, but because they were not fairly earned. When “connections” replace competition, the system stops pretending.
When did you first realise that in Nigeria, “share the cake” might be more powerful than merit?
Sources: X/Twitter Reactions