There is no respite for the embattled Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami as his critics have remained resolute in condemnation of his stay in office over his past pro-Taliban comments supporting the activities of terrorist groups.
Though he has since renounced the comments, blaming immaturity, many Nigerians continue to demand his sacking or resignation.
As seen on his official Twitter page, Pantami was on Thursday conferred with the Award as MOST OUTSTANDING MINISTER OF THE YEAR by People and Power Magazine, but rather than get praised, the feat has reawakened his critics on the popular social network.
Pantami Bags Most Outstanding Minister of the Year Award
The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, @DrIsaPantami has been conferred with the Award as MOST OUTSTANDING MINISTER OF THE YEAR by People and Power Magazine. pic.twitter.com/mYcd6oFD5h
— Fed Ministry of Communications & Digital Economy (@FMoCDENigeria) May 6, 2021
The accolade according to the magazine is in recognition of the laudable policies developed by the Ministry under the supervision of the Minister such as the revolutionary NIN–SIM Data linkage, the National Digital Economy Policy & Strategy for a #DigitalNigeria, among others.
Reactions on Twitter:
If you like award him all the eight planets in our Solar System. Pantami is a well known terrorists supporter, no amount of fake award will CHANGE that stain. https://t.co/qj2YGLldCU
— Adetutu Balogun, MBA (@Tutsy22) May 6, 2021
After Pantami please Sheikh Gumi deserves an award too. https://t.co/eFpaF2dd6H
— *Pablo Martini* (@PabloHoggs) May 6, 2021
They are actually rubbing it in. https://t.co/hKNl4PICea
— Nicholas Ibekwe (@nicholasibekwe) May 6, 2021