Ahead of the Senate screening on President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet nominees slated for Tuesday October 13th, Senators of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have expressed determination and readiness to shield the nominees from any possible plot from Senators of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Senate Leader Ali Ndume gave this warning to his PDP counterparts during an interview with Daily Trust, adding that APC senators were prepared for any showdown during the screening process, insisting that the requirement where nominees are expected to get an endorsement from at least 2 Senators before confirmation would not be applicable.

“We won’t allow the PDP senators to disqualify the ministerial nominees because they are qualified and suitable for the federal cabinet in line with the constitution of the country.
“Even though we will allow the PDP senators to do their job, we will not allow them to use any selfish interest to push down the ministerial nominees. The interest of the country should be the utmost interest of all of us now.

“Let me tell you, the issue of getting two senators is not sacrosanct.”

As part of plans to ensure a transparent and inclusive screening process, Senate President Bukola Saraki outlined procedures aimed at ensuring that all nominees go through a thorough vetting process acceptable by all parties during the exercise.

The nomination of former Rivers Governor, Rotimi Amaechi sparked outrage and condemnation over the corruption perpetuated during his tenure as Governor.

The nomination of the Amina Muhammed from Kaduna has also faced rejection from Senators in the State based on doubts of the status of her indigeneship.



In a move to ensure a soft landing during the screening exercise, ministerial nominees have been lobbying and reaching out to Senators across both divides in order to ensure a hitch free process.

Reacting to reports that nominees are lobbying the PDP senators, Ndume stated that ...http://www.post-nigeria.com/ministers-apc-pdp-senators-set-for-showdown/