All is not well with the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the party’s rank and file seems in disarray following the alleged dropping of the names of Lagos governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) and former Ekiti State governor Dr. Kayode Fayemi from the ministerial list of President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.).

According to our investigation, both men who are supposed to be candidates of the national leader of the party Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu may not be enjoying the support of the Jagaban of Borgu kingdom that is expected to press for their inclusion. National Weekender learnt that their names were initially pencilled down on the list still being worked on before final vetting by the party’s national leadership but on advice of a very powerful chieftain in the South West, the names of the duo were erased.

This development has irked the trio of governors Chibuike Amaechi, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Rochas Okorocha and Adams Oshiohmole of Rivers, Kano, Imo and Edo States respectively. The governors in a show of solidarity for the duo who belongs to their constituency (Governors Forum even as Fayemi is no longer in office) felt slighted that they were not carried along in the decision to drop both men who had worked tirelessly to actualize the victory of the party in the 2015 General Elections.

Recall that Fayemi was Director of Media and Publicity of Buhari’s Campaign Organization even as Fashola played a supporting role behind the Director-General Gov. Amaechi. To this end, the governors frowned at the dropping of their names since it was not a reward for their hard work but rather an exercise of ingratitude which is capable of disuniting the party. Feelers from the party suggest that Fayemi was to get the portfolio of Minister for Information since he is the face of the party in Ekiti despite losing to Ayo Fayose in the gubernatorial election held on June 26 2014.

Meanwhile Fashola would have been Minister for Works on account of his performance as governor of Lagos.

Our investigation further reveals that as replacements for Fashola and Fayemi, the very powerful party chieftain moving for their exclusion has recommended Sen. Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon and former governor, Segun Oni respectively. Says one of our sources, “ there is real trouble brewing within our party. A powerful member of the party in the South West has called for the names of Fashola and Fayemi to be dropped from the ministerial list. This has not gone down well with some very influential members of the party who are governors.

“Kwankwaso who is a great admirer of Fashola has kicked the decision to drop the latter into touch. He enjoys the support of Governors Amaechi, Oshiohmole and Okorocha. These governors feel that if this powerful party chieftain is not stopped now he may run their interests down in the party. A meeting will be held before the final ratification of the list by the party’s leadership and the aggrieved governors want to seize the opportunity to make their position known. And it is simply that Fashola and Fayemi must be on Buhari’s cabinet.”

National Weekender scooped that the second term move of Fashola which was against the wish of his godfather Tinubu was responsible for his plight. He is perhaps paying the prize for doing a second term. It is believed that he has not been forgiven by Tinubu for daring the Lion of Bourdillon. On Fayemi’s part, it is said that Tinubu is still angry with him for carelessly conceding defeat to Fayose in the 2014 governorship election when he actually had everything going for him. But Fayemi’s real sin was to have congratulated Fayose after the result of the election was announced without getting clearance from Tinubu.

One of our sources says, “This ministerial list is a very contentious issue especially as it concerns the dropping of the names of both men. Buhari is yet to say anything about the list because the leadership of the party entrusted the exercise in the hands of Tinubu who is the clearing house and coordinating all the interest groups within the party and those chosen to pick or appoint candidates. Mat be he will eventually speak at the meeting where expectedly the leadership of the party will take a stand.

Source: http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/177964/1/buhari-drops-governors-fashola-and-fayemi-from-min.html

Well this is one of the reasons why i prefer APC to PDP. It is not all about the individual image and their influence in the government, but much more about who can perfectly get the job done!

CHANGE IS HERE!

I really dont know much about this fayemi guy but i feel fashola can be of good service to the nation and shud be actively involved in GMB's cabinet.
After May 29 we'll know!

then who is he putting there? Fayose or who

The anticipation of what the cabinet will look like is putting spin doctors in a frenzy....its expected I must say.

However, may 29th is almost here.....then we'll know those to help Nigeria get on her feet again though I see no sign from my 'oracle' that indicates the omission of Amaechi, Fashola and Fayemi

So for now, the conspiracy theorists should zip up and stop all the hysterical reportage

Baba onechance. People wei vote tam never see anytin yet. GEJ my hero Wike my role model

Revisit this....www.nairaland.com/2240192/buharis-blue-print-first-100

Pdp at it again lies

Tinubu at work! Am waiting to c how dis man will fight corruption when he has corrupt people all around him.

Expect retired and tired Ab0kis from the 60's and 70's to make the cut and juiciest appointments.

Tinubu wants another set of puppets.
Expect Remi Tinubu to get a slot

Our President-elect Muhammadu Buhari is nothing but a puppet to the powerbrokers in APC

Not believing any sh*t until the ministers are announced..enof of "dis and dat"

I don't have interest in this rummour am only waiting for the official ministerial list.
Am tired of permutation

Buhari will pay dearly for this. Biting the same finger that fed him..

Does Buhari know how much development suffered in Lagos and Rivers states where Amechi and Fashola had to empty their state's treasury to enable them to drive him (Buhari) to Aso Rock?

Schematics:
Buhari will pay dearly for this. Biting the same finger that fed him..

Nothing will happen.

If Tinubu talk too much, Abiola and Awo solution will be applied.





Anyway time go tell

Schematics:
Buhari will pay dearly for this. Biting the same finger that fed him..

Did GMB confirm this story to u? Has he shown you his list?

Why not take a chill pill and stop acting hysterical?

e don dey set

Let's even assume this report is true, The problem with this situation is that if Amaechi, Rochas, Oshiomhole have their way by convincing Buhari to include Fashola and Fayemi on his ministerial list. If he decides to do a cabinet reshuffle say after one year who will stop him, or are they supposed to be ministers for life.

We know GEJ was a soft man that's why the likes of Dieziani, Iweala were ministers for life, can the same be said about Buhari?

Tinubu himself will get a surprise from Buhari, one that he would not be able to recover from if this story is true implying he is the one running things now. I think Buhari even respects Fashola and would want him in his cabinet.

We are watching!

deyhavecomeagain

I love APC , am from SW

Until I see the ministerial list from buhari himself,I won't comment on this fabricated rumours..on nairaland alone I have seen up to three list,where it is coming from ,I don't know...I feel some people are up to something..let's wait till may 29

I don't believe this news!

The reason especially given for Tinubu not wanting Fashola is too watery. Was Tinubu actually opposed to Fashola's second term? We knew they had some misunderstanding but not that he was seriously against his 2nd term bid. Besides, they've moved on from that issue since.

Also, if Buhari wants Fashola, ten Tinubus cannot stop him. FACT!

Another PDP lie again!

babyBB:
Baba onechance. People wei vote tam never see anytin yet. GEJ my hero Wike my role model

Any bad gist about happenings in the APC, whether true or not, always generates orgasmic sensations within you PDP e-rats sha. Bad belle kills o.

no smoke without fire...

ko kan aiye.

All these speculations will stop after may29.

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barcanista:
Our President-elect Muhammadu Buhari is nothing but a puppet to the powerbrokers in APC

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What do you know?

PPAngel:
Expect retired and tired Ab0kis from the 60's and 70's to make the cut and juiciest appointments.

Tinubu wants another set of puppets.
Expect Remi Tinubu to get a slot

So this fool I'm quoting doesn't know Remi Tinubu is a serving Senator and as well has been re-elected?!

barcanista:
Our President-elect Muhammadu Buhari is nothing but a puppet to the powerbrokers in APC

Bad belle is allowed.

Fashola said he is tired that he wants to rest b4 any appointment. We all know cabinet reshuffle is a reality perharps they can be made ministers when a reshuffle takes place in d future which is inenvitable.

Double standard, removing fashola's name means he wants him to hold a more relevant and important post in his government.