By John Ikani
In a much-anticipated move, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is poised to present his list of ministerial nominees to the esteemed National Assembly tomorrow, July 19, 2023.
Heritage Times [HT] gathered that the Clerk of the National Assembly, Magaji Tambuwal received the letter containing the list earlier this week.
As mandated by law, the President is obligated to submit the list of ministerial nominees within 60 days of assuming office.
Since Tinubu’s inauguration on May 29, he has until July 26 to fulfill this requirement.
Insiders from the Presidency reveal that the ministerial list had been prepared well in advance, but recent adjustments have been made to ensure its utmost effectiveness.
“While the list of ministerial nominees has been ready for some time, the President has made certain changes in several states,” a reliable source disclosed.
It is anticipated that the list will be transmitted to the National Assembly between Wednesday and Thursday, barring any unforeseen circumstances that could potentially cause further delays.
“The President is expected to assemble his cabinet by July 26, so I am confident that the list will be dispatched to the Senate this week,” added the source.
Nigerians have been eagerly awaiting the unveiling of the ministerial list, leading to the circulation of various speculative lists in recent weeks.
Nonetheless, President Tinubu has skillfully guarded his choices, leaving the public in suspense as to who will ultimately secure a spot on the final list.
