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| Ministerial List Splits Senate by Nobody: 5:06am On Oct 07, 2015 |
A CRACK seems to have appeared among Senators over confirmation of ministerial nominees following yesterday’s unveiling of the list transmitted to the upper chamber by President Muhammadu Buhari last week. Some senators are not comfortable with particular candidates while others fault the number. Meanwhile, the Presidency has begun moves to reach out to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senators with a view to persuading them to accept the 21 ministerial nominees President Muhammadu Buhari submitted to the Senate last week even as the upper chamber has fixed next Tuesday for their screening. Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Solomon Ita Enang, who was in the office of the Senate Minority Leader, Godswill Akpabio yesterday, disclosed that no matter what political differences there may be, the immediate concern is to ensure that there is minimal opposition to the President’s request. Confirming his motive for meeting with Akpabio, Ita Enang said: “Part of our job is to reach out to all the sections. The past is gone, this is a new beginning,” he noted. The PDP produced 49 of the 108 senators in the Senate at the moment. Although, confirmation of a ministerial nominee requires only a simple majority, the Presidency is not taking any chances by assuming that all 59 senators of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) would vote in support of all the nominees. This is mainly because there were issues of lack of consultation with relevant party stakeholders in the states before the list was compiled and submitted. Shortly after the meeting between the two Akwa Ibom politicians, Akpabio promised to make efforts in ensuring the success of the Buhari administration. He said: “We will do our best to ensure robust debate, fine-tune the policies of the APC administration to better the lot of Nigerians and to ensure that Nigeria gets out of the current economic doldrums. “So far, on a personal note, I am impressed with the list that was sent by the President. I believe that he has kept his word by ensuring that we seek out people of integrity who can salvage the country. But of course, the Senate will still do its work of screening and re-screening and I pray that more than 70 or 80 per cent of the list should pass through.” President of the Senate, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, had formally read the list out to senators in plenary and directed the Clerk of the Senate, Adetutu Durojaiye to make relevant documents on all nominees, including their personal resumes, available to every senator before next Tuesday. The first criticism had come from Akpabio who had drawn attention to the constitutional provision that all states of the federation be represented in the federal cabinet. Akpabio’s submission which attracted support from many senators also expressed doubt regarding the capacity of some persons in the list to meet the expectation of Nigerians particularly with regard to the expected change which Buhari had promised. Akpabio had argued that the submission of a partial list of ministerial nominees was clearly a breach of the constitution, pointing out that the Senate should ensure that the right step was taken by the President on the matter. But hurriedly rising in defence of Buhari, Saraki urged his colleagues to be patient and trust the President on his promise to submit the list of the remaining nominees soon. Those who made the list as read by Saraki yesterday are: Chris Ngige (Anambra); ( 2) Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti) (3). Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers) ; (4) Babatunde Fashola (Lagos); (5) Abdurrahman Dambazau (Kano);(6) Aisha AlHassan (Taraba);(7) Ogbonaya Onu (Ebonyi) (  Kemi Adeosun (Ogun); (9) Abubakar Malami SAN (Kebbi); (10) Senator Sirika Hadi (Katsina); (11) Barrister Adebayo Shittu (Oyo); (12) Sulaiman Adamu (Jigawa); (13) Solomon Dalong (Plateau); (14) Ibe Kachikwu (Delta); (15) Osagie Ehanire (Edo); (16) Lai Mohammed (Kwara); (17) Udoma Udo-Udoma (Akwa Ibom); (18) Ahmed Isa Ibeto (Niger); (19) Ibrahim Jibril; (20) Audu Ogbeh (Benue) and (21) Aminu Ibrahim.Meanwhile, the PDP said Tuesday that Buhari’s ministerial nominees, had ruined hopes by Nigerians of an early defeat of the evil of corruption from the system. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, the party said: “By a mere look at the list, one can tell that there is nothing to be excited about, especially considering the length of time it took the president to come up with it. Looking at the list, it is hard to put a finger on why it should take any serious-minded and focused government, six months after its election to assemble such a regular team.” The party added that ‘‘the list and the length of time it took have further confirmed the fact that the APC-led administration is driven by propaganda and deceit, a development that raises doubts on the sincerity of its anti-corruption crusade.” While some senators commended Buhari for meeting his September deadline, others deplored him for taking so long only to recycle the same group of Nigerians whose dismal records are in the public domain. Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, PDP, Delta North, flayed Buhari for nominating someone who served as a minister in the Second Republic as well as former governors who just finished their eight-year tenures. “I am short of words over the kind of candidates that made up the list. I did not see the saints we waited four months to get. These are people we know. So, I don’t understand if this is the change we anticipate or a retaliation. Let Nigerians be the judges. “Nigerian youths need to ask some questions. Somebody who was a minister at the time of Alhaji Shehu Shagari was nominated by this administration for a ministerial job. “One would have expected that the new breed should be injected into the system. When will the youths have the opportunity to serve the country? Nwaoboshi asked. http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/2015/10/ministerial-list-splits-senate/ 8 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by Republlican(f): 5:09am On Oct 07, 2015 |
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| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by scribble: 5:10am On Oct 07, 2015 |
Baba Bubu failed on this one. 41 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by Nobody: 5:10am On Oct 07, 2015 |
I've lost hope in the change if amaechi, ngige and co is on the list. Not doubting their CVs, just saying that this guys have corrupt charges and u nominate them as ministers?? 28 Likes |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by Sanchez01: 5:35am On Oct 07, 2015 |
If they like, they should resign. As long as the President believes the people he has chosen are capable of making their presence in the cabinet count, then I have no issues. Nigerian politics has taught me something overtime; no one should be called a thief until it is proven in a competent court of law. Jonthan, Mama Peace, NOI, FFK, Doyin Okupe, Obasanjo, Tinubu, and a host of others are still innocent until the book of remembrance gets to them. Whoever has issues with Amaechi being on the list can as well make a case and expect that he/she wins. 35 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by Firefire(m): 5:35am On Oct 07, 2015 |
[size=14pt]‘‘the list and the length of time it took have further confirmed the fact that the APC-led administration is driven by propaganda and deceit , a development that raises doubts on the sincerity of its anti-corruption crusade.” Olisa M. [/size] 98 Likes 14 Shares |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by odinese(m): 5:39am On Oct 07, 2015 |
All you see in Nigeria's national assembly are useless men and wimin putting on hats and big clothes.... Non can giv a speech without reading in papers...don't know what of these a**holes are there for btw... I think y'all saw Obama in the un? He said all his stuff without reading sh!7! But Nigerian President is the opposite... Nigeria ain't ready... Nigeria is just a joke. 30 Likes 4 Shares |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by Sanchez01: 5:39am On Oct 07, 2015 |
Wailers are not taking this issue too well. Ghana, Togo, Cameroon and Benin Republic is not far. After all, diaspora is diaspora  9 Likes |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by nnachukz(m): 5:56am On Oct 07, 2015 |
Sentiment can not allow us to be truthful to ourselves. The list was a disappointing one even to most APC supporters but shame could not allow them to say so. These guys except for one or two of them have served this country in the past and contributed to our problems, they only got this appointment on settlement basis which means it is still business as usual. 70 Likes 12 Shares |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by OrlandoOwoh(m): 6:06am On Oct 07, 2015 |
I love the list. The anger of the wailers has to do with the names of Fashola and Amaechi in the list. Metuh is angry because Lai Muhammed will continue to bash him. 10 Likes |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by nnachukz(m): 6:10am On Oct 07, 2015 |
From the words of Akpabio not all of them will scale through. He said 70 to 80% will scale through meaning the PDP senators have marked off some names there, realising this, Buhari is begging knees on the ground for easy landing for his friends. You can hear him through itta inang talking about the past being in the past as if he knows the meaning. 19 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by MabraO: 6:11am On Oct 07, 2015 |
odinese: Could goatluck read a speech without looking through a bunch of paper A PhD holder for that matter If u tired of Nigeria u can go to South Sudan or Niger rep or maybe Lesotho 15 Likes |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by PassingShot(m): 6:21am On Oct 07, 2015 |
Firefire:This got me thinking if PDP has learnt a lesson. The same "propaganda and deceit" they shouted to high heavens when APC was formed. The same "propaganda and deceit" they shouted during the campaign. The same "propaganda and deceit" they shouted till they lost the presidency. Yet, it's the same words they're still shouting even when out of power! Do they think Nigerians are as stupid as they are? At the end of the day, Nigerians will not judge PMB and his government on what PDP says but on their performance compared with the previous PDP's. 34 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by Nobody: 6:31am On Oct 07, 2015 |
Sanchez01:you just said my mind. if the president trust them to be loyal let's all give this a chance, the president knows better not to disappoint Nigerians. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by Firefire(m): 6:34am On Oct 07, 2015 |
PassingShot: I am aligned with the bolded. However, the current trend of issues is a complete caricature and waste of Nigerians scarce economic resources. Waiting for four months to read out the names of Amaechi, Audu, Babatunde, Ngige, Lie Mohammed etc.  Why? Why? Why? Did the Heavenly declined Buhari request for angels  Why are we recycling the same elements who had set Nigeria backward in their previous roles and portfolios ? Why is there no CHANGE to appoint the likes of PassignShot as Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria ? Why is PassigShot and his likes expending their energies defending our common criminals and looters ? Welcome to my country, Nigeria! 20 Likes 6 Shares |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by bensongz(m): 6:42am On Oct 07, 2015 |
nnachukz: |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by otukpo(f): 6:45am On Oct 07, 2015 |
They never start. |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by PassingShot(m): 6:52am On Oct 07, 2015 |
Firefire:Firstly, PMB never gave any impression that the four months were to get "saints" and "angels". He clearly said he needed the time to clear the mess in the ministries; to establish new rules of engagement for the new ministers. What is wrong in wanting a new set of working arrangements from the past regime? For all it is worth, governance at the federal level is not meant for all comers. It is for the experienced, tested and reliable hands. You see Fashola, Amaechi, Ngige, Ogbe et al as incompetent or too old to be ministers, the president sees them differently. Ministerial positions cannot be given as gifts on the basis of young age to those who do not join government. It is the same thing everywhere you go except for a few cases. Also, we can and we do achieve different results with same set of tools. "Leader B" may excel with same ministers where "Leader A" has failed. The key thing is the type of leadership provided. Diezani, Oduah, Abba Moro, Bankole, and many others belong in the new generation but we saw how all looted with reckless abandon. So, what's the fuss about the "younger generation" that has shown capacity for insatiable appetite for corruption? 36 Likes 4 Shares |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by Babatindan: 6:55am On Oct 07, 2015 |
D only disappointment i have is that Dis are people we all know before but hope not to be disappointed again with their failure. Fashola shouldn't inflate contract again ooo |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by Firefire(m): 6:59am On Oct 07, 2015 |
PassingShot: Interesting epistle in defense of the time waster cum president.  16 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by malton: 7:04am On Oct 07, 2015 |
House of commotion! Funny thing is, most these clowns do not even understand the provisions of the constitution. They tend to differ just for the sake of being so. They had better get their acts together and pass some meaningful bills. Lousy baboons! 3 Likes |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by Nobody: 7:07am On Oct 07, 2015 |
Most of the names on the ministerial nominee list are "Nigeria Common Criminals" |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by tjesssie: 7:11am On Oct 07, 2015 |
Booting... |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by Rawani: 7:11am On Oct 07, 2015 |
byrron: These are the words of the leader of the opposition in the Senate, Senator Akpabio; meanwhile wailers are screaming their lungs out. 2 Likes |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by alegbeleye(m): 7:13am On Oct 07, 2015 |
You can’t judge now until PMB start dealing with these people when they get on the stage. This man is crafty, I sense he’s planning ‘a payback’ by offering them an offer they can’t refuse. Let’s keep praying. Who knows the heart of a king ‘cept God? 1 Like |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by Nobody: 7:23am On Oct 07, 2015 |
If one or two persons on this list is not screened out by the senate, then according to 2Pac : "nothing has changed " 4 Likes |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by CR77(f): 7:30am On Oct 07, 2015 |
Ministerial appointment was no angels and saints but rewards for the hard work of those who got PMB on that position..  3 Likes |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by Emmafrancis: 7:30am On Oct 07, 2015 |
“So far, on a personal note, I am impressed withIs Akpabio mad, drunk or is he drunk and mad at the same time? |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by dammytosh: 7:30am On Oct 07, 2015 |
Lol. Senators just screaming as if they ever turned any Minister screened down for any reason. One useless media source even said Buhari was begging them. The question is what will he beg them for ? News like that excites jobless wailers though. Even the one that could not sing the national anthem was cleared back then. They need to make it look as if they are really working 5 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by kennyman2000(m): 7:31am On Oct 07, 2015 |
Hmmm.. |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by chesterlee(m): 7:32am On Oct 07, 2015 |
The dullard recycled old men |
| Re: Ministerial List Splits Senate by Sardongarigan(m): 7:32am On Oct 07, 2015 |
change |
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