5 APC Chieftains That Won't Make it Into Buhari's Cabinet
Category: Nigerian National News
According to a report by The Nation, five big supporters of the President Buhari may no longer be considered for the position of minister. President Muhammadu Buhari will not be appointing persons currently
under probe by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC into
his cabinet.
Those that may be affected by the move are;
Steve Oronsaye,Timipre Sylva,Murtala Nyako,Prince Abubakar Audu and Danjuma Goje
Mr. Steve Oronsaye, contending for either the
Chief of Staff to the President or the Secretary to the Government of
the Federation was arrested on Wednesday by the EFCC and might be
prosecuted next week. It was learnt that Oronsaye is a favoured candidate of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Also, it was gathered that the petition against ex-Governor Rabiu
Kwankwaso before the EFCC was part of a plot by some politicians to
abort plans to make him a minister.
Some forces and groups were said to have made a case for Kwankwaso as the next Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.
Others who may have difficulty in serving in Buhari’s government in
any capacity are ex-governors Timpreye Sylva, Murtala Nyako, Prince
Abubakar Audu, Danjuma Goje.
Although these former governors played a vital role in delivering
their states to APC, they are all under trial in one form or the other
with the cases dragging for about four to five years.
A reliable source said: “I think that those who have cases or
undergoing investigation with EFCC or ICPC might not make the
ministerial list until the allegations against them are sorted out.
“Although the law presumes these former governors innocent until
proven guilty by the court, there may be a challenge in making them
nominees because of public opinion.
“The list is being carefully screened in such a way that there will be no issues with their clearance in the Senate.”
Meanwhile, contrary to the alleged recommendation of the Ahmed Joda
Transition Committee, the President may not be able to appoint 19
ministers.
It was also gathered yesterday that the President is under pressure
from some eminent Nigerians, including a former President, to appoint
ministers without further delay.
The President had promised to constitute his cabinet by September,
but the eminent Nigerians, it was learnt, have advised that any further
delay would be counter-productive.
Source: The Nation
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