President Bola Tinubu's ministerial nominees have sparked discontent among many Nigerians, who have taken to social media to express their dissatisfaction with the 28-man ministerial nominees' list submitted to the National Assembly for screening and confirmation. According to netizens, most of the names on the list are unworthy of holding ministerial positions, as they consist of old politicians who have been involved in the past's mismanagement of the country. This has left no room for those who have been patiently waiting to become future leaders.
Among the nominees are former governors Nyesom Wike and Nasir El-Rufai, along with 26 others, whose inclusion has drawn criticism from the public. The discontent on Twitter is evident, with users expressing their frustration with the choices made by President Tinubu.
One Twitter user, @Mykolado, commented, "Ministerial position has become a compensation slot rather than being the list of technocrats who can make a difference. List filled with Ex-gov, Senators, and Reps. Nothing for those who waited to be leaders of tomorrow."
Former senator and activist Sheu Sani also weighed in, stating, "The Ministerial list; The President embraced some Serpents with a known history of treachery and rewarded some vultures for playing the Judas. Appeasing a snake in a palace doesn't spare the King."
@Morris_Monye expressed concern about the nominees' capability to turn the country around, tweeting, "Honestly, that Ministerial list is like 'You be my guy, come and use this one hold body' list. Does BAT genuinely believe in his heart that those people on the list have what it takes to turn the country around? A leader is as good as his team. Look at OBJ and GEJ's team."
Many other Twitter users joined the chorus of disappointment, criticizing the lack of fresh and competent faces in the list. They question Tinubu's decision to include individuals who were part of past administrations that contributed to the country's challenges.
The discontentment with the list became even more pronounced as Nigerians expected the nominees to bring positive change and help steer the country out of its current state. However, with the inclusion of some controversial names, the hope for transformation is being questioned by the public.
In light of this, the National Assembly will undertake the screening and confirmation process for the nominated individuals, and Nigerians will be closely observing the outcomes and potential implications of the final selection of ministers.
Full List of Ministerial Nominees:
1. Abubakar Momoh
2. Ambassador Yusuf Maitama
3. Arch Ahmed Musa Dangiwa
4. Barr. Hannatu Musawa
5. Chief Uche Nnaji
6. Dr. Betta Edu
7. Dr. Doris Aniche Uzoka
8. David Umahi
9. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike
10. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar
11. Nasir El Rufai
12. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo
13. Nkiru Onyejeocha
14. Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo
15. Hon. Stella Okotete
16. Hon. Uju Ohaneye
17. Mr. Bello Muhammad
18. Mr. Dele Alake
19. Mr. Lateef Fagbemi SAN
20. Mr. Muhammad Idris
21. Mr. Olawale Edun
22. Mr. Waheed Adebayo Adelabu
23. Mrs. Suleiman Ibrahim
24. Prof. Ali Pate
25. Prof. Joseph U.
26. Sen. Abubakar Kyari
27. Sen John Owan-Enoh
28. Sen. Sani Abubakar Danladi