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Minister Of State Not A Constitutional Aberration, A Response To Keyamo by TonyeBarcanista(m): 11:31pm On May 24, 2023
By Tonye Barcanista

I read a piece credited to Mr Festus Keyamo SAN over his call to abolish the "Minister of State" portfolio.

To start with, I want to believe that Festus Keyamo position was borne out of the experience he faced as being seen as a subordinate to a fellow Minister - just like every other ministers of state. If so be the case, I empathize with him but I don't think his call was done in good faith. If he was sincere, he had a whole 8 years to call the attention of President Muhammadu Buhari but didn't do so because of reasons best known to him.

Now to the main issue, it is my humble opinion that Festus Keyamo erred for labeling the position of "Minister of State" a constitutional aberration. He perhaps did not realise that the Minister and the Minister of State are equal Ministers but with different responsibilities assigned to each of them by the President - who is the appointer.

The Constitution in Sections 147 and 148 (as amended) that deals with the appointment of ministers only mandated the President to at least appoint a minister from each state, it never inferred that the responsibilities of each ministers shall be of equal status.

When President Olusegun Obasanjo assumed office and assigned some ministers to 'ministers of state', he clearly defined the responsibilities of both the 'Senior' ministers and the Junior ministers. For instance, while the Minister of Education was assigned to Tertiary Education, the minister of state for education was responsible for primary/secondary education - this tradition was followed by his successors.

Mr Hadi Sirika, during the first term of President Buhari was a junior minister in the ministry of transportation, however, the President clearly assigned Aviation responsibilities to him. He only became a senior minister at the formation of Buhari’s new cabinet in 2019.

Therefore, when a minister of state feels that he is made redundant in the ministry (like in the case of Keyamo), the blame should be the president that didn't clearly define his responsibilities in the ministry and not the practice itself.

The call for a 36/42 ministries to accommodate each ministers will only amount to waste of scarce resources - as each ministry will need office building, permanent secretary, directors etc. Whereas in the case of Minister/minister of state, one building and permanent secretary will serve the needs of the two ministers.

Conclusively, whether one is named a minister or minister of state, the provisions of Sections 147 & 148 of the CFRN (as amended) are not breached as both portfolio are equal members at the Federal Executive Council with the occupants representing their respective States but with different posting/portfolio.

Tonye Barcanista writes from Abuja

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Re: Minister Of State Not A Constitutional Aberration, A Response To Keyamo by Feintline: 11:35pm On May 24, 2023
The constitutional aberration we have before us right now will be to swear in Nigeria's first unconstitutional president. That will be disastrous to Nigeria.

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Re: Minister Of State Not A Constitutional Aberration, A Response To Keyamo by NaijaCowFarm: 2:45am On May 25, 2023
We do not need ministers of state, that is duplication of roles and unnecessarily increasing cost of governance.

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Re: Minister Of State Not A Constitutional Aberration, A Response To Keyamo by Moh247: 3:13am On May 25, 2023
cool


Under the law nothing like Chief of Staff, Minister of State, Special Adviser, State Chief Security Officer , INEC IREV website and Database

However the law gives the Executive absolute power of delegation, Governors , President, head of ministry can delegate responsibility and appoint

Another intresting about Nigerian Constitution.

By 12am May 29 Buhari stops been President, the sit of power is empty until 12pm when Tinubu is sworn in by the CJN



.

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Re: Minister Of State Not A Constitutional Aberration, A Response To Keyamo by TonyeBarcanista(m): 6:26am On May 25, 2023
NaijaCowFarm:
We do not need ministers of state, that is duplication of roles and unnecessarily increasing cost of governance.
Actually, MOS position is not a duplication, it's actually to accommodate the 36 (minimum) ministers as mandated by the provisions of the Constitution

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Re: Minister Of State Not A Constitutional Aberration, A Response To Keyamo by DMerciful(m): 7:14am On May 25, 2023
First a mad man was causing nuisance in a plane shouting Obidient. APC propaganda.

Second, they created phamtom forgery charge against Abure....to no avail.

Third, they hacked Obi's call and doctored it about a religious war....imagine a private conversation.

Fourth..they went to Washington DC to accuse Obi of treason

Fifth, they brought Lamidi Apapa from nowhere to cause confusion ..it failed.

Sixth, they brought a kangaroo judgment from Kano sacking all LP elected officials in Kano and Abia...it failed woefully.

Seven they brought Calistus Okafor since Apapa has failed.

Calistus is not gaining traction so they wanna bring Tinubu funding.

These people know that Obi is coming!

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Re: Minister Of State Not A Constitutional Aberration, A Response To Keyamo by TonyeBarcanista(m): 7:16am On May 25, 2023
How does this relate with Keyamo or Ministerial posting?

DMerciful:
First a mad man was causing nuisance in a plane shouting Obidient. APC propaganda.

Second, they created phamtom forgery charge against Abure....to no avail.

Third, they hacked Obi's call and doctored it about a religious war....imagine a private conversation.

Fourth..they went to Washington DC to accuse Obi of treason

Fifth, they brought Lamidi Apapa from nowhere to cause confusion ..it failed.

Sixth, they brought a kangaroo judgment from Kano sacking all LP elected officials in Kano and Abia...it failed woefully.

Seven they brought Calistus Okafor since Apapa has failed.

Calistus is not gaining traction so they wanna bring Tinubu funding.

These people know that Obi is coming!

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Re: Minister Of State Not A Constitutional Aberration, A Response To Keyamo by DMerciful(m): 7:18am On May 25, 2023
We're countering APC propaganda anywhere there's likely to be huge presence. Nor vex!

Regarding Keyamo, he is dishonest to enjoy the office then after the fact say its unconstitutional
TonyeBarcanista:
How does this relate with Keyamo or Ministerial posting?

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Re: Minister Of State Not A Constitutional Aberration, A Response To Keyamo by TonyeBarcanista(m): 7:37am On May 25, 2023
DMerciful:
We're countering APC propaganda anywhere there's likely to be huge presence. Nor vex!

Regarding Keyamo, he is dishonest to enjoy the office then after the fact say its unconstitutional

At this point, any conversation on the 2023 general election except update from the ongoing courts and Tribunal cases will amount to flogging a dead horse.

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Re: Minister Of State Not A Constitutional Aberration, A Response To Keyamo by DMerciful(m): 7:54am On May 25, 2023
Lamidi Apapa, Calistus Okafor...is it not because of the tribunal case? It is what it is.
TonyeBarcanista:


At this point, any conversation on the 2023 general election except update from the ongoing courts and Tribunal cases will amount to flogging a dead horse.

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Re: Minister Of State Not A Constitutional Aberration, A Response To Keyamo by Mufasa27(m): 7:54am On May 25, 2023
TonyeBarcanista:
How does this relate with Keyamo or Ministerial posting?

Lol

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Re: Minister Of State Not A Constitutional Aberration, A Response To Keyamo by Mufasa27(m): 7:55am On May 25, 2023
DMerciful:
First a mad man was causing nuisance in a plane shouting Obidient. APC propaganda.

Second, they created phamtom forgery charge against Abure....to no avail.

Third, they hacked Obi's call and doctored it about a religious war....imagine a private conversation.

Fourth..they went to Washington DC to accuse Obi of treason

Fifth, they brought Lamidi Apapa from nowhere to cause confusion ..it failed.

Sixth, they brought a kangaroo judgment from Kano sacking all LP elected officials in Kano and Abia...it failed woefully.

Seven they brought Calistus Okafor since Apapa has failed.

Calistus is not gaining traction so they wanna bring Tinubu funding.

These people know that Obi is coming!
On data, off brain

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Re: Minister Of State Not A Constitutional Aberration, A Response To Keyamo by DMerciful(m): 7:58am On May 25, 2023
Stale
Mufasa27:

On data, off brain
Re: Minister Of State Not A Constitutional Aberration, A Response To Keyamo by Mufasa27(m): 8:00am On May 25, 2023
DMerciful:
Stale
Yeah, just like your nonsense write up...

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Re: Minister Of State Not A Constitutional Aberration, A Response To Keyamo by Seefinish: 8:31am On May 25, 2023
The Senior Advocate of Nuisance wants to remain relevant after May 29

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Re: Minister Of State Not A Constitutional Aberration, A Response To Keyamo by id4sho(m): 10:33am On May 25, 2023
Small nyash dey shake

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Re: Minister Of State Not A Constitutional Aberration, A Response To Keyamo by OloyeVIII: 10:44am On May 25, 2023
tongue e pain am oo!
Mufasa27:
Yeah, just like your nonsense write up...

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Re: Minister Of State Not A Constitutional Aberration, A Response To Keyamo by ORAFA(m): 5:50pm On May 25, 2023
Good points
Re: Minister Of State Not A Constitutional Aberration, A Response To Keyamo by ACRI: 5:51pm On May 25, 2023
Keyamo is a misnomer
Re: Minister Of State Not A Constitutional Aberration, A Response To Keyamo by tunwumi: 5:52pm On May 25, 2023
Ok
Re: Minister Of State Not A Constitutional Aberration, A Response To Keyamo by Laple0541(m): 5:52pm On May 25, 2023
Everybody go turn lawyers over the matter now...


Wahala no de finish for Nigeria

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Re: Minister Of State Not A Constitutional Aberration, A Response To Keyamo by bigdammyj: 5:53pm On May 25, 2023
Noted.
Re: Minister Of State Not A Constitutional Aberration, A Response To Keyamo by Nobody: 5:53pm On May 25, 2023
Feintline:
The constitutional aberration we have before us right now will be to swear in Nigeria's first unconstitutional president. That will be disastrous to Nigeria.


You may be called the Man of Those Days, for such you are! Wake up to the reality of Tinubu presidency and pray that you prosper beyond your dreams during his tenure instead of wailing hate and evil wish.

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Re: Minister Of State Not A Constitutional Aberration, A Response To Keyamo by Risingblue008(m): 5:53pm On May 25, 2023
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Re: Minister Of State Not A Constitutional Aberration, A Response To Keyamo by Wealthoptulent(m): 5:54pm On May 25, 2023
Rest na

TonyeBarcanista:
By Tonye Barcanista

I read a piece credited to Mr Festus Keyamo SAN over his call to abolish the "Minister of State" portfolio.

To start with, I want to believe that Festus Keyamo position was borne out of the experience he faced as being seen as a subordinate to a fellow Minister - just like every other ministers of state. If so be the case, I empathize with him but I don't think his call was done in good faith. If he was sincere, he had a whole 8 years to call the attention of President Muhammadu Buhari but didn't do so because of reasons best known to him.

Now to the main issue, it is my humble opinion that Festus Keyamo erred for labeling the position of "Minister of State" a constitutional aberration. He perhaps did not realise that the Minister and the Minister of State are equal Ministers but with different responsibilities assigned to each of them by the President - who is the appointer.

The Constitution in Sections 147 and 148 (as amended) that deals with the appointment of ministers only mandated the President to at least appoint a minister from each state, it never inferred that the responsibilities of each ministers shall be of equal status.

When President Olusegun Obasanjo assumed office and assigned some ministers to 'ministers of state', he clearly defined the responsibilities of both the 'Senior' ministers and the Junior ministers. For instance, while the Minister of Education was assigned to Tertiary Education, the minister of state for education was responsible for primary/secondary education - this tradition was followed by his successors.

Mr Hadi Sirika, during the first term of President Buhari was a junior minister in the ministry of transportation, however, the President clearly assigned Aviation responsibilities to him. He only became a senior minister at the formation of Buhari’s new cabinet in 2019.

Therefore, when a minister of state feels that he is made redundant in the ministry (like in the case of Keyamo), the blame should be the president that didn't clearly define his responsibilities in the ministry and not the practice itself.

The call for a 36/42 ministries to accommodate each ministers will only amount to waste of scarce resources - as each ministry will need office building, permanent secretary, directors etc. Whereas in the case of Minister/minister of state, one building and permanent secretary will serve the needs of the two ministers.

Conclusively, whether one is named a minister or minister of state, the provisions of Sections 147 & 148 of the CFRN (as amended) are not breached as both portfolio are equal members at the Federal Executive Council with the occupants representing their respective States but with different posting/portfolio.

Tonye Barcanista writes from Abuja


Atleast he used himself before them use am unlike


"This went on until Obi's presidential campaign got to a stage it went beyond target. Obi was used without him knowing," Akinwale said after announcing his departure from the party."

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Re: Minister Of State Not A Constitutional Aberration, A Response To Keyamo by IMASTEX: 5:54pm On May 25, 2023
As usual, when it favours you it is good. But when otherwise, you switch opinion. Truth be told, he had 8 years to say this nonsense but decided to keep mute because he was perhaps hoping he could become a substantive minister. Now that the era is over, he is stylishly saying all this so as to gag the next administration into considering him for a "full minister". Now assuming he becomes one and had a minister for state attached to him. Watch how he would go 360 against his formal view. grin grin grin

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Re: Minister Of State Not A Constitutional Aberration, A Response To Keyamo by hotplate: 5:54pm On May 25, 2023
una dey mind that mumu minister

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Re: Minister Of State Not A Constitutional Aberration, A Response To Keyamo by IamaNigerianGuy(m): 5:55pm On May 25, 2023
Who brought this nonsense to the front page ?

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