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Former Osinbajo Spokesperson Suggests Northern Governors’ Influence On Tinubu’s Ministerial List

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Laolu Akande, former spokesperson for ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, asserted on Wednesday that the northern governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) may exert significant influence over President Bola Tinubu’s choices for ministerial appointments.

Appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today program, Akande discussed the political dynamics within the ruling party….CONTINUE READING

He highlighted the northern governors’ role in advocating for a balanced approach to the party’s zoning arrangements during the 2022 presidential primaries, implying that their stance then could impact Tinubu’s ministerial team selection.

President Tinubu is expected to submit his list of ministerial nominees to the National Assembly today. Akande also credited the northern governors for contributing to Tinubu’s success in securing the APC presidential ticket.

He suggested that a balancing act might occur in the selection process, considering the president’s interest in appointing technocrats to address the country’s challenges, as mandated by the 60-day constitutional deadline.

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