Strong indications emerged at the weekend that President Muhammadu Buhari has sealed his ministerial list in Kaduna just as technocrats, including university lecturers dominated the list.
Sources in different quarters revealed that there was mild tension within the rank and file of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, over the proposed ministerial list, which may soon be announced by the Presidency to form a full cabinet.
Buhari had appointed Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, and Chief of Staff, among others, which brought controversies over lopsidedness of the exercises.
President Muhammadu Buhari had spent time in Kaduna and Daura last week on a private visit.
Buhari, who landed on Friday evening stayed at his residence along Sultan Road, Unguwan Rimi.
Some of the APC stalwarts who pleaded anonymity said Buhari’s private visit was to consult with some of his close associates preparatory to the announcement of ministerial nominees.
However, one of the close allies of Buhari said the president who kept the nominees close to his chest would give All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftains final shock when the list is finally announced.
He added that those who lost in previous appointments would be disappointed again.
His words: “Mr. President will again disappoint many APC chieftains who are confident of being appointed ministers. As I am talking to you, even though we learnt the list is kept close to his chest, Buhari will bring technocrats and corruption-free Nigerians on board as ministers. Many who held big offices before may not be appointed too. Nigerians will be shocked as big names you are hearing will not make the list. What I am sure is that, university lecturers, serious activists with few APC members will make the list.”
None of the officials of the APC in Kaduna were willing to comment over the issue when contacted.
Meanwhile, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, yesterday in Ibadan, confirmed the high expectations of Nigerians on the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, assuring that they would not be disappointed.
The VP who said this while speaking with journalists on the 100 days of the administration, at the closing ceremony of the 33rd Holy Ghost Convention of the Sword of the Spirit Ministries, stated that things had been moving upward in the country since Buhari administration came into office.
He said, “Things are just getting better day by day. Though the nation has high expectation by the grace of God all these expectations will be met.
“Nigerians are assured of more exciting times and great things for the nation. There are a lot of things that we have done and we will see a lot by God’s grace.”
He, however, called on well-meaning Nigerians to continue to support the administration with their prayers, noting that the task of moving the nation forward should be that of the leaders and the people.
“Winning an election is nothing but the most important thing is that God has said we must be the light of the world, all the accolades cannot be compared with the duty God has bestowed on us.”
“You will pray for us daily that this country will see the change and prosper”, he said.
The president of the church, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, while ministering at the event attended by prominent clergymen and political leaders across the country, enjoined Nigerians to be selfless and see God as the source of their wealth
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