President Tinubu’s Ministerial Nominees Stirs Up Political Tensions

Just a day after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sent a list of 28 potential ministers to the Senate, political tensions have flared up in ten key states that have not yet seen any nominees.

Prominent figures in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in these states have reportedly increased their lobbying efforts.

Some have turned to current and former governors, presidential aides, and others with influence over the president to make their case.

Naija News had earlier reported that President Tinubu’s list of nominees, announced on the Senate floor by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, includes a wide range of names.

Additional nominations are anticipated in the coming days, and the full cabinet is expected to be established within two weeks.

Certain states including Lagos, Osun, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Gombe, Kano, Kebbi, Kogi, Yobe, and Zamfara have not yet had nominees put forth. This has led to increased political activity and speculation.

According to Saturday Sun, in Lagos, President Tinubu is reportedly grappling with an array of competing interests. It is believed that former Governor Akinwumi Ambode and former Minister of Works and Housing Babatunde Fashola are among the potential nominees.

In other states, potential nominees are being debated. In Ogun, a prominent member of Tinubu’s campaign team is considered a top choice, despite controversy over his past statements.

In Bayelsa, internal disputes between local political figures have complicated the nomination process.

The situation in Kano is even more complex. A deal may have been struck with a former governor, but the recent governor is opposed to the arrangement, creating tension and negotiation.

Kebbi state’s former governor, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, is facing opposition due to his inability to secure key positions.

Disagreements and power struggles in states like Kogi, Yobe, and Zamfara further complicate the nomination process.

Notably, several prominent supporters of President Tinubu during his campaign, including Festus Keyamo, appear to have been overlooked in the initial list of nominees.

While these debates and disputes continue, all eyes are on President Tinubu as we await further nominations in the coming days.

The tension is sure to continue as the President seeks to balance interests and form his cabinet.