In a surprising move, President Bola Tinubu has unveiled his list of 28 ministerial nominees, which includes some prominent names from both his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the opposition parties. The list was officially delivered to the Senate during Thursday’s plenary session by Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President.
Among the notable nominees are Uche Nnaji, the former governorship candidate of the APC in Enugu State, Dave Umahi, the former governor of Ebonyi State, who is currently serving as a Senator, and Nyesom Wike, the former Governor of Rivers State. Their inclusion in the list marks a significant development in the country’s political landscape, as these individuals were once perceived as being from rival political parties.
The Senate President, Goodwill Akpabio, took the floor to unveil the long-awaited list, which sparked immediate reactions and discussions among lawmakers. The nomination of key opposition figures has drawn both praise and criticism from various quarters.
Here is the full list of the ministerial nominees:
Abubakar Momoh
Amb. Yusuf Tukar
Ahmad Dangiwa
Hannatu Musawa
Uche Nnaji
Beta Edu
Doris Uzoka
Dave Umahi
Nyesom Wike
Muhammadu Badaru
Nasir El-Rufai
Ekprikpe Ekpo
Nkiru Onyechiocha
Bumi Tunji Ojo
Stella Okotete
Uju Kennedy
Belo Muhammadu Gunyo
Dele Alake
Lateef Fagbemi
Muhammad Idris
Olawale Edu
Waheed Adebayoe Adelabu
Emman Suleman Ibrahim
Prof. Ali Pate
Prof. Joseph Utse
Abubakar Kyari
John Enoh
Sani Abubakar Danladi
The nomination of such a diverse and influential group of individuals has set the stage for intense deliberations and scrutiny during the Senate’s confirmation process. It remains to be seen how lawmakers from different parties will react to the inclusion of key opposition figures in the list and whether they will be approved to serve in the new administration.
As the nation awaits further developments, political analysts are already speculating on the potential implications of this unexpected move by President Tinubu, which could shape the political landscape for years to come.
