Anxiety as National Assembly Awaits President Tinubu’s Ministerial List 18 Days to Deadline
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is yet to send his ministerial list to the National Assembly 42 days after assuming office
- According to the constitution, President Tinubu has less than 18 days to submit his ministerial list
- Some federal lawmakers have expressed worry over the delay by the president to send his cabinet list
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FCT, Abuja - Members of the National Assembly are anxiously waiting for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to send his ministerial list after the completion of the mandatory checks by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Department of State Services, and other security agencies.
As reported by The Punch, some federal lawmakers are already expressing worry over the delay.
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The lawmakers, who chose to speak anonymously, said they did not expect a further delay in the list as President Tinubu has less than 18 days to submit his cabinet list to the National Assembly as recommended by the constitution.
The DSS and members of the Presidential Strategic Team were said to be running final checks on the list of possible ministers.
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President Tinubu is required by law to name his cabinet within 60 days and send it to the Senate for screening, confirmation and approval.
The Punch reported that multiple Presidency sources said the list would be released soon.
Lawmakers believe President Tinubu will send his ministerial list soon
However, Honourable Alex Egbona, the deputy chairman House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) in the 9th Assembly, said hopefully, President Tinubu will submit his ministerial list this Tuesday or upper Tuesday.
Egbonna noted that despite the delay, the president is still within the timeframe, unlike in the past.
A House of Representatives (Imo State) member, Hon Ugochinyere Ikenga, said he believed it would be different from the past when ministers were appointed after six months.
Why there should be more technocrats on Tinubu's ministerial list
Meanwhile, a former Chief of Staff in Imo state, Uche Nwosu, advised the President to make his ministerial list comprise 60% of technocrats from the private sector and 40% of politicians.
Nwosu, who served under former Imo Governor Rochas Okorocha, noted that this would ensure a productive and vibrant cabinet for the present administration.
He gave this advice during a virtual news conference on Sunday in Abuja.
Ministerial List: Why Wike should be in Tinubu’s cabinet, Fayose explains
Ayodele Fayose, the former governor of Ekiti State, has said President Bola Tinubu needs a man like the former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, in his cabinet.
Fayose made this known on Sunday, July 9, during an interview on Channels TV's late-night programme, Sunday Politics.
Fayose vows to reject Tinubu’s ministerial offer if considered, gives reason
The former governor of Ekiti State and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ayodele Fayose, said he would reject President Bola Tinubu's ministerial nomination if considered.
Fayose revealed this during the live telecast of Channels TV's late-night programme, Sunday Politics, in Abuja on Sunday, July 9.
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