{"id":90773,"date":"2023-06-25T12:16:14","date_gmt":"2023-06-25T11:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/ministerial-list-apc-bigwigs-intensify-lobby"},"modified":"2023-06-25T13:20:56","modified_gmt":"2023-06-25T12:20:56","slug":"ministerial-list-apc-bigwigs-intensify-lobby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/ministerial-list-apc-bigwigs-intensify-lobby","title":{"rendered":"Ministerial list: APC bigwigs intensify lobby"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Former governors, senators, and other bigwigs in the All Progressives Congress, APC, have intensified lobbying for ministerial appointments from President Bola Tinubu.<\/p>\n

Some state chapters of the ruling party have already compiled names of persons nominated for ministerial slots, while others are still in the process.<\/p>\n

According to reliable sources, the lists are set to be forwarded to the party\u2019s secretariat in Abuja for onward transmission to President Tinubu, who will decide on the shortlist and unveil the names of ministers and their portfolios any time soon.<\/p>\n

Former President Muhammadu Buhari, on March 17, 2023, assented to a bill mandating the President and governors to submit the names of persons nominated as ministers or commissioners within 60 days of taking the oath of office.<\/p>\n

Buhari signs amended bills that mandates Tinubu to name cabinet within 60 days.<\/p>\n

The lists are subject to confirmation by the Senate and state House of Assembly, respectively. In line with this new order, President Bola Tinubu, who took over power on May 29, has less than 33 days left to unveil the list of his ministers.<\/p>\n

There are 27 ministries left vacant by the previous administration. These are:<\/p>\n

Federal Capital Territory Administration<\/p>\n

Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development<\/p>\n

Ministry of Aviation<\/p>\n

Ministry of Budget and National Planning<\/p>\n

Ministry of Commerce and Industry<\/p>\n

Ministry of Education<\/p>\n

Ministry of Environment<\/p>\n

Ministry of Finance<\/p>\n

Ministry of Health<\/p>\n

Ministry of Information and Culture<\/p>\n

Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy<\/p>\n

Ministry of Interior<\/p>\n

Ministry of Justice<\/p>\n

Ministry of Labour and Employment<\/p>\n

Ministry of Petroleum Resources<\/p>\n

Ministry of Water Resources<\/p>\n

Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development<\/p>\n

Ministry of Mines and Steel Development<\/p>\n

Ministry of Defence<\/p>\n

Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs<\/p>\n

Ministry of Power<\/p>\n

Ministry of Transportation.<\/p>\n

Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development<\/p>\n

Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation<\/p>\n

Ministry of Youth and Sport<\/p>\n

Ministry of Works and Housing<\/p>\n

Ministry of Foreign Affairs<\/p>\n

While President Tinubu has been enjoying public acceptance following his recent appointments, there are worries that party loyalists rather than competent individuals may occupy the ministerial seats.<\/p>\n

Some of the party chieftains, including ex-governors and former lawmakers who lost out in the February 25 election, have been sighted frequently at the APC National Secretariat in the past few weeks. Their sudden appearances at the secretariat in the nation\u2019s capital are being construed as an apparent jostling for ministerial positions.<\/p>\n

Others did not show up in Abuja, but their names are strongly mentioned as likely candidates to appear on the ministerial list. This category includes former governors Ikedi Ohakim of Imo State, Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, and Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano.<\/p>\n

Similarly, there are speculations that former Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike, currently a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart, is contemplating defecting to the ruling party for a subsequent appointment.<\/p>\n

States chapters of APC are also contending for slots as compensation for their contribution to Tinubu\u2019s presidential victory.<\/p>\n

The immediate past Senate Majority Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir, is being considered for a ministerial slot in Sokoto State, while party members in Osun State are rooting for the immediate past governor of the state, Gboyega Oyetola, to be named a minister.<\/p>\n

Beyond rumours, a party source who spoke to Daily Post on the condition of anonymity confirmed that some party members who did not win the last general election but toiled tirelessly to ensure Bola Tinubu\u2019s victory on February 25 will be rewarded with ministerial jobs or other high-ranking positions.<\/p>\n

He was quick to add, however, that such appointments would be determined on a quid pro quo basis.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cYou want to be appointed as a minister, but meanwhile you were not able to even deliver your own polling unit for Asiwaju. It is not possible; this is politics.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are people in the party who obviously worked against us. Such people are now lobbying for ministerial slots, how is that possible? The fact that you are well-known in the party is not enough reason to be appointed. You gain favour based on the favour you render.\u201d<\/p>\n

He further added: \u201cThere are some people who were not members of our party but fought a good fight to ensure that Asiwaju won that election; should Tinubu now abandon them and go for those who didn\u2019t do anything just because they are party members? No, it doesn\u2019t work like that.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you are not loyal, you cannot work with Bola Tinubu. He works with people he trusts, not someone who is just an APC member.\u201d<\/p>\n

Iorfa Thomas, a leader in the ruling party and a former senatorial candidate in Benue\u2019s Zone C senatorial district, claimed that Tinubu will have a good cabinet that will provide Nigerians with the desired level of governance.<\/p>\n

According to him, previous appointments made by the president are a good indicator of how his ministers will also be appointed.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cPresident Tinubu will not disappoint Nigerians; even though he does not have enough time, Nigerians should expect capable people in his cabinet. It is not about spending the whole year looking for a capable person. I believe he already knows those he can work with.\u201d<\/p>\n

Continuing, he noted: \u201cFormer president, Buhari had almost half a year to pick his ministers, yet they didn\u2019t meet the expectations of average Nigerians. Tinubu has limited time based on the recent law mandating him to pick his ministers within 60 days of his assumption of office, but he will have the best ministers in the history of the country.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said further: \u201cIf you look at his recent appointments, you will see that the president balanced them by going to different regions. He is going to make sure that nobody is left out.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor example, in Benue, the Tiv already have George Akume as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF); so a ministerial slot is likely to be given to Zone C, the Idoma nation.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am certain that at the end of the day, when the list is out, we will all have reasons to celebrate the President.\u201d<\/p>\n

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