APC Gives Important Update on President Bola Tinubu's Ministerial List
- National secretary of the APC, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has downplayed some names flying around regarding the list of President Bola Tinubu's cabinet
- Omisore said consultation is still ongoing between President Tinubu and the ruling APC's hierarchy
- President Tinubu is expected to announce his ministerial list anytime soon, and forward to the national assembly
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FCT, Abuja - Senator Iyiola Omisore, the national secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has said the new ministerial list is "not ready yet".
Speaking on Channels Television's Politics Today on Tuesday, July 11, Omisore said the ruling party's leadership is still consulting.
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Ministerial list of Tinubu
Speaking further, the APC national secretary hinted at the possibility of President Tinubu merging some ministries, Nigerian Tribune also reported.
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According to him, the size of the president's cabinet will be between 36 and 42.
Omisore said:
“The list is not ready yet. We are consulting, discussing, even up to four hours ago, we still met with him.
“At my level, I won’t go by speculations because I know the reality of what is coming up.
“You should expect a unique, focused, professionalised, serious-minded cabinet.
“You will see a bespoke cabinet that meets the yearnings of Nigerians under renewed agenda.”
The Osun APC chieftain added:
“The Constitution says a minister per state, that is 36 and one per zone making 42, at the prerogative of the President. So it can either make 36 minimum or 42 the highest."
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Earlier, Legit.ng reported that at least, five former governors will feature in President Bola Tinubu’s list of nominees that is heading to the senate for approval between now and next week.
President Tinubu will have nominees drawn from the two main political parties: the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
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Legit.ng also reported that the Coalition of Rivers State Leaders of Thoughts on Saturday, July 1, urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint Senator Magnus Abe as one of his ministers.
According to PM News, this request was made known in a statement jointly signed by the Convener of the coalition, Sunnie Chukumele, and Secretary, Josiah Onoriode.
Source: Legit.ng
