“A Done Deal”: Powerful Southeast PDP Governor to Make Tinubu’s Ministerial List
- All things being equal, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, the immediate past governor of Enugu state and a PDP chieftain, will become a minister under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
- In February, Ugwuanyi lost the Enugu North senatorial district election to Okey Ezea, of the Labour Party (LP)
- Before and after the 2023 general elections, the former Enugu governor fraternised with APC's Tinubu
Enugu, Enugu state - Expectations are high that when the list of ministerial nominees of President Bola Tinubu is unveiled, notable persons that may not be members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) may form part of it.
Since he took the oath of office on May 29, President Tinubu has received ex-governors of Enugu and Abia states, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and Okezie Ikpeazu. Recall that Messrs Ugwuanyi and Ikpeazu were among the rebel governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
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Ministerial list: Why Tinubu 'selected' Ugwuanyi
Per Guardian newspaper in a report published on Monday, July 10, while it is not clear whether Ikpeazu could make the list, that of Ugwuanyi is said to be a done deal based on his closeness with Tinubu and his efforts to unite segments of the country during his time as governor.
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Though Ugwuanyi is not of the APC, it was learnt that his aura has become a factor that may earn him a place in the administration of Tinubu.
The other factor is the crisis in the Enugu state chapter of the APC, which has divided the party and limited its chances at the last elections. It was speculated that allowing any of the factions led by Ugochukwu Agballah or Adolphus Ude, among others, to nominate candidates would fester the crisis.
Full list: 6 former governors reportedly set to feature in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet
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). Several technocrats are also projected to make Tinubu's ministerial list, The Guardian said in a report published on Monday, July 10.
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