As the Monday, May 29 inauguration of Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu as president approaches, lawmakers have moved to Abuja to plead for jobs. even as the contest for the President’s Chief of Staff, Secretary to the Federation, and 10th National Assembly leader heats up.
Former military leaders Ibrahim Babangida, Abdulsalami Abubakar, and the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, are receiving calls and visits from politicians who want to join Tinubu’s administration, according to sources in the All Progressives Congress (APC). A source said: “Politicians, especially those who lost in the previous general elections, have relocated to Abuja to agitate for jobs in the future administration.” They crossed parties. Tinubu’s detractors from other parties have softened.
APC members disagree with party-based appointments. Tinubu has indicated he will seek talent and technocrats overseas and at home, so it should be comprehensive.
“LP and PDP members attaining positions should not surprise Nigerians.”
People have been visiting IBB and Abdulsalam in Minna, and Chief Iwuanyawu has spoken for them.
Lobbyists include serving governors who lost their Senate campaigns on May 29.
They stated they deserve compensation since they are party leaders in their states and contributed to the APC’s presidential victory. Our source stated Governors Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, Umar Ganduje of Kano State, Femi Gbajabiamila, and Babatunde Fashola, Minister of Works and Housing, are competing for the President’s Chief of Staff position. They think anyone should be COS. They agreed that technocrats should run the economy, education, science, and defence.
“Technocrats are pressing Tinubu to offer it to Fashola, who held a comparable role when the President-elect was Lagos State Governor.” They think he’ll work effectively with his past experience. Others support Wale Edun, a sound technocrat, as the administration’s engine room. They’re meeting them. Kayode Fayemi, former governor of Ekiti State, is likewise attempting to obtain something. Foreign Affairs Minister is his goal. Keeping himself relevant is his only goal. (Dimeji) Bankole is being drawn.
Defence or Internal Affairs: Ganduje, El-Rufai CBN Governor or Finance Minister Wale Edun Due to their intelligence, they will rule. El-Rufai for backing the president. Another source indicated that Jagaban’s lengthy disappearance and quiet are planned. “Asiwaju’s handlers want a new him, comfortable and ready for the job,” stated another insider. They want him to start strong.
“They don’t want a rerun of 2015, when Buhari waited over six months to appoint his cabinet.” He’s chosen his team too. Keep in mind that a law requires the cabinet to be in place within months. Board members have moved to Abuja for lobbying. From May 1, it will intensify. Remi Tinubu and others close to Asiwaju are being lobbied. Several travelled to Britain to advocate for them. APC support groups have demanded to be included in board member nominations.
“As we all know, it is not possible to place all of us in your cabinet as ministers, speakers, senior special advisors, special advisers, etc., but His Excellency may engage us in another appointment,” said APC Amalgamated Supporters Group head Dr. Samson Bilesanmi in Lagos. “His Excellency can place us on these boards as compensation, and we must work effectively.” We uncovered approximately over 1,000 government parastatals, such as federal agencies or boards.
“A committee should gather all national coordinators or presidents of supporting groups and submit it to your table through your vice president.” Meanwhile, the Senate President contest goes underway. Senator Osita Izunaso is working behind the scenes to steal it, according to Sunday Telegraph sources. The APC’s National Working Committee (NWC) prefers someone who won’t rock the boat, doesn’t have PR concerns, and won’t challenge the party’s leadership, according to sources.
“The party leaders want somebody who has no PR concerns, somebody who is considered new blood,” a source added. Despite Northerners’ protests, Osita Izunaso has the edge. They’re pleading for peace. They don’t want the same predicament as under former President Obasanjo. They want a youthful legislator. “It might be Isunazo.”
