madenigga:

why is it that when it reached the turn of the south, you added ministers to it, y dont u also add ministers from the north to northern list.
note this federal character u re making noise about it was d north that brought about it and hv always been the ones championing it until of recent.
if this ur meritocracy was smhw tilted towards d south u wud see how d north wud be making noise up nd down

Divinehenrich:
So far igbo which is one of the major enthic group is being sideline

Grundig:
I do not want to be drawn in on topics such as this. But I shall put aside the self imposed embargo on this occasion.

First off, I really do not care about pmb's appointments - who they are nor where they come from. I wish they'd all roll up thier sleeves and get to work.

Now, to the issue at hand:-
To the simple minded you may have a point. But let's face it. When Nigerians make reference to quota system and federal character what immediately comes to mind are cabinet positions and top security posts.

Going by his antecedents, if buhari had his way, all cabinet members would be from the north. But no. He dare not. This is no issue.

As for security positions, I'm really indifferent. As he has to work with people he is close to and trusts. So I'll let this slide. Honestly, I'm surprised there are 2 southerners on his security team. But again, I'm indifferent.

Let's look at positions just below the ministers. I'm referring to positions like director generals, managing directors, heads of smaller agencies and parastatal. With the exception of the following positions (nddc, nimasa, via) every other position has gone to the north. Without a minister, ministeries and parastatals under such ministeries will still function. However, without DG's and MD's the parastals and agencies will grind to a halt. Question is why have positions on these level gone to the north?

Lastly, if buhari had his Way, emefiele would've been removed a long time ago. But we all know the cbn cannot be sacked.

Sweetlemon:
======NORTH======
1. SGF
2. Chief of Army staff
3. Chief of Air staff
4. Chief of staff
5. NSA
6. Special Adviser on media & publicity
7. GMD NNPC
8. MD NPA
9. Chief of Defence Intelligence
10. Special Adviser on Planning
11. INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu
12. DG DSS
13.CG Customs Service
14. CG Immigration Service
15 CG NSDC
16. IG of Police
17. DG DPR
18. MD AMCON
19. ED AMCON
CEO of NAICOM
20. DG EFCC
21. DG FRCN
22.DG NTA
23. DG NBC
24. DG NOA
25. MD NIWA

======SOUTH======
1. Head of Service of the Federation
2. Chief of Defence Staff
3. Chief of Naval Staff
4. MD NIMASA
5. Chairman NNPC Board
6. Chief Economic Adviser
7. Special Adviser on media and publicity
8. MD FIRS
9. Special Assistant on National
Assembly matters
10. Group Executive Director NNPC
11. Executive Director AMCON
12. Special Adviser Niger Delta Amnesty
13. DG Budget Office
16. DG NAN
17. DG VON
18. MD Nigerian Gas Company
19. Commander Multi-National Join task force on Bokoharam
20. Ag. MD Bank of Industry
21. DG NEITI
22. Senior Special Assistant (Media)
23. MD NDDC

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Aside from having the
following Major positions
to persons from the southern
Nigeria:
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1. CBN Governor
2. Minister of Finance
3. Minister of Trade and Investment
4. Minister of Petroleum (state)
5. Minister of Foreign Affairs
6. Minister of Health
7. Minister of Transport
8. Minister of Works, Housing and Power
9. Minister/ Chairman National Planning Commission
10. Minister of solid Minerals
11. Minister of Communication technology
12. Minister of Science and Technology
13. Minister For Labour and Employment
14. Executive Secretary of NCDMB

Can we now start debating on how we can petition Baba to start those Lagos-Kano and Lagos-Calabar rail projects? I'm dying to see things happen in my home country so I can brag to my friends and colleagues over here that we have basic infrastructures back home too.
It's so sad watching my country people make so much noise about inconsequential things while people in rest of the world are trying to outdo themselves in futuristic inventions. I don't know of any developed country that got to where they are because of "federal character".

DropShot:

Just to correct your erroneous belief, the president can remove anyone he desires to remove, with or without approval from any section/body.

GEJ removed Justice Ayo Salami and Sanusi illegally and NOTHING happened. So, if PMB actually wanted to remove Emefiele or anybody for whatever reason, he would do it and NOTHING will happen.

Let's just say the president is a complete democrat, hence Saraki and Ekweremandu are still behaving like spoilt kids. Hence Fayose can insult him as he likes and still have the audacity to call the president's phone lines. Hence, ND Avengers can act senselessly without any major collateral damages to their region.

All the above instances will have been crudely and cruely dealt with if PMB was an OBJ or even as tyrannical as GEJ.

Grundig:

My brother, it is worth checking facts before making comments. If you are going to correct me or call me out.on a blunder you better be coming with superior.points.

No president of Nigeria cannot hire and fire at will heads of Certain positions such as.that of the Cbn and head court of appeal. The best he can do is to suspend such a.person. and suspension will last a duration of 90days. Sanusis removal was such that the end of his suspension coincided with the end of his tenure which gej refused to renew. Judge salamis was similar I think.

I never questioned pmb's democratic credentials (atleast not now) but I question his lopsided appointments.j

Lastly, I'm not holding brief for gej or obj. Don't give a rats ass about them.

DropShot:

Ayo Salami was forced out of service. He wad not close to retirement at all and all interventions, including recommendations from the Judicial Council fell on GEJ's deaf ears.

My point is, even though we know we have certain laws guiding appointments and removal of heads of some agencies, a Nigerian president determined to kick out some of those heads will do it and NOTHING will happen because our democracy has not fully evolved.

WATCHOVER:
Op for your info. CBN governor was appointed by Jonathan not buhari and mind you most of the southern position were not appointed by him they were already holding the position before he came to power. I bet you if any one retire you go see a Northern replacements.
I know if Arase was still in service you would have even counted him as one of Buhari appointment. we should stop Justifying Buhari's madness

jpphilips:


If Buhari should make a southern appointment, will it be yours for the taking? stop making cases for politicians who benefit from the so called appointments, they are the reason your destiny is so fvcked up, face your hustle, appointments are not for ordinary Nigerians, let the politicians wail for themselves.