Austin Okai, the 2023 House of Representatives candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency of Kogi state, has insisted that Ambassador Bianca Ojukwuâs nomination as a minister-designate by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not based on merit.
Recall that on Wednesday, Tinubu rejigged his cabinet. President Tinubu sacked five ministers and re-assigned 10 ministers to new ministerial portfolios. He also appointed seven new ministers for Senate confirmation.
In an exclusive interview with TimesNow.com.ng on Sunday, October 27, Oki maintained that Bianca Ojukuw’s nomination is “to strengthen political relationships with the southeast.”
Speaking further, Okai questioned Tinubu’s decision for appointing ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s former appointee, Maigari Dingyadi as a minister in his cabinet, noting that the latter’s tenure “was deemed ineffective.”
The PDP chieftain said:
Read more about Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle here:
Similarly, TimesNow.com.ng reported that President Bola Tinubu was heavily criticised for appointing Bianca Ojukwu as a minister in his government.
This is as the APC in Anambra state accused Tinubu of anti-party activities and rejected Bianca’s ministerial nomination.
Recall that President Tinubu reshuffled his cabinet on Wednesday and appointed Bianca Odinaka Odumegu-Ojukwu as the minister of state foreign affairs.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
