Presidential Aide Expresses Confidence In Timely Submission Of Ministerial List By President Tinubu

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Print Media, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, has expressed optimism that President Bola Tinubu’s much-awaited ministerial list will meet today’s deadline. The delay in releasing the list has caused anxiety among Nigerians and political figures alike.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to the constitutional provision in section 42(a), President Tinubu has until Thursday, July 27, to submit the list to the Senate for confirmation. Despite speculations that the President might miss the deadline, sources continue to confirm that the list is ready….CONTINUE READING

Abdulaziz assured that the ministerial list would be forwarded to the Senate within the stipulated time frame. He stated, “It’s on course. We will meet the deadline.”

The anticipated ministerial nominees list is expected to include prominent figures such as former Kaduna State Governor Nasiru El-Rufai, Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, and distinguished medical scholar Ali Pate.

Reports suggest that President Tinubu sent the list to Senate President Godswill Akpabio this morning, adhering to the constitutional requirement that it should reach the National Assembly within 60 days after the presidential inauguration.

The list comprises a mix of politicians and technocrats, featuring notable individuals such as legal luminary Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), economist Olawale Edun, banker Adebayo Adelabu, former Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, APC Women Leader Betta Edu, Senator Ben Ayade, and Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media, Strategy, and Special Duties, Dele Alake.

A Senate source confirmed that the list reflects the national character and outlook of the President and the ruling party.