Insiders familiar with the ongoing constitution of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet have revealed that many high-profile politicians seeking ministerial positions should brace themselves for surprises when the final list is unveiled.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to these sources, several politicians currently under investigation who are believed to be close to the president will be shocked to find themselves excluded from the ministerial list.

An insider disclosed to The Punch that even two governors facing corruption allegations will face unexpected outcomes, despite their perceived contributions to the president’s electoral victory…CONTINUE READING

“Just wait. Some will be shocked, others will want to constitute themselves into opposition because neither them nor their nominees will be on the list,” the source added.

It is understood that President Tinubu may rely on security reports regarding individuals whose names have been submitted to security agencies for screening. However, the clearance from these agencies does not guarantee inclusion in the final list to be presented to the Senate before Thursday, July 27.

The delay in submitting the ministerial nominees could potentially postpone the scheduled recess for lawmakers in the Senate.

Another source shared with The Punch that while the president keeps his cards close to his chest, there are former governors, especially those who recently completed their tenure on May 29, expressing interest in ministerial positions.

Furthermore, political heavyweights, traditional rulers, captains of industries, and those in the Diaspora are also vying for positions.

However, instead of waiting to compile the list, President Tinubu has been sending names to security agencies for clearance in a piecemeal fashion.

The source clarified that the Presidency was correct in stating that there was no ministerial list available.

Instead, the President intends to utilize security reports to assess and potentially reject individuals linked to corruption or other unfavorable findings.

“As a result, the President will use the reports to evaluate them rather than outright rejection.

If these individuals persist in their desire to serve, senators from their respective states may raise objections to their clearance during the Senate screening process,” the source concluded.

Insiders familiar with the ongoing constitution of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet have revealed that many high-profile politicians seeking ministerial positions should brace themselves for surprises when the final list is unveiled.

According to these sources, several politicians currently under investigation who are believed to be close to the president will be shocked to find themselves excluded from the ministerial list.

An insider disclosed to The Punch that even two governors facing corruption allegations will face unexpected outcomes, despite their perceived contributions to the president’s electoral victory.

“Just wait. Some will be shocked, others will want to constitute themselves into opposition because neither them nor their nominees will be on the list,” the source added.

It is understood that President Tinubu may rely on security reports regarding individuals whose names have been submitted to security agencies for screening.

However, the clearance from these agencies does not guarantee inclusion in the final list to be presented to the Senate before Thursday, July 27.

The delay in submitting the ministerial nominees could potentially postpone the scheduled recess for lawmakers in the Senate.

Another source shared with The Punch that while the president keeps his cards close to his chest, there are former governors, especially those who recently completed their tenure on May 29, expressing interest in ministerial positions.

Furthermore, political heavyweights, traditional rulers, captains of industries, and those in the Diaspora are also vying for positions. However, instead of waiting to compile the list, President Tinubu has been sending names to security agencies for clearance in a piecemeal fashion.

The source clarified that the Presidency was correct in stating that there was no ministerial list available. Instead, the President intends to utilize security reports to assess and potentially reject individuals linked to corruption or other unfavorable findings.

“As a result, the President will use the reports to evaluate them rather than outright rejection. If these individuals persist in their desire to serve, senators from their respective states may raise objections to their clearance during the Senate screening process,” the source concluded.