A Nigerian tech entrepreneur, Olamide Adee, has ignited widespread controversy on social media after declaring that supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) should not apply for jobs at her company or submit their CVs.
The statement, which quickly went viral, has triggered heated discussions around political bias in employment, freedom of expression, and the intersection of personal beliefs with professional hiring decisions.
“Don’t Apply If You Support APC”
In a series of posts shared on her social media pages, Adee openly stated that she would not consider hiring anyone affiliated with the APC, linking political alignment to professional judgment.
She wrote:
“If you’re supporting APC please don’t look to join my team or send a cv.
Asides the fact that I won’t be giving my hard earned money to any APC supporter, I’m also fully aware that your judgement on what is right is seriously flawed, you cannot build your life talk more of building a company. Please don’t apply.”
The remarks immediately drew attention, with many users questioning whether political affiliation should influence employment opportunities in private businesses.
Response to Backlash
Following the wave of criticism, Adee also reacted to individuals who reportedly contacted her company via email to protest her comments.
She defended her position strongly, stating:
“You see ‘co-founder’ in my bio, you clicked on the website, copied the email and tried to fire me from a company I STARTED AND LEAD?
Is something mentally wrong with APC SUPPORTERS?”
In another follow-up post, she added:
“Sending mails to my company ‘reporting’ me for saying I won’t hire APC supporters is diabolical sha. I can see your mail, and I am THE BOSS.”
Mixed Reactions Online
The statements have divided public opinion sharply. While some social media users support Adee’s right as a business owner to set personal hiring preferences, others argue that such a stance promotes discrimination and undermines fairness in professional recruitment.
Critics also raised concerns that political bias in hiring could deepen divisions in an already polarized national environment.
Supporters of her position, however, maintain that private business owners should have full autonomy over who they employ, especially when it comes to values and trust within a team.
Broader Debate on Politics and Employment
The incident has once again highlighted ongoing tensions in Nigeria around politics and professional life, especially as the country continues to grapple with strong partisan identities.
It raises key questions about where the line should be drawn between personal political expression and equal opportunity in employment.
As the debate continues online, the controversy surrounding Olamide Adee underscores how deeply politics has become intertwined with everyday professional and social interactions in Nigeria’s digital space.
This report is based on publicly shared statements and ongoing online discussions. Headlineswave.ng remains committed to accurate, balanced, and responsible journalism.
