The 2015 presidential elections have come and gone. The
opposition party, All Progressives Congress (APC) have won the majority
votes and have been magnanimous in victory while the incumbent
president, President Goodluck Jonathan should be commended for his
statesmanship, accepting defeat and even going ahead to congratulate his
opponent, General Muhammadu Buhari when it was clear he had lost.
Now, the coast is clear, and it is now time for serious political permutations and politicking. Analysts are looking forward to an APC cabinet filled with qualified men and women who can help Buhari steer this nation to prosperity.
Naij.com pens down 6 chieftains (from the 6 geo-political zones of Nigeria) of the APC who are most likely to make the cut. Read below:
1. Dr. Hakeem Baba Ahmed (North-West): Dr. Ahmed is the Coordinator of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kaduna State. He is a retired civil servant and he has served Nigeria in various capacities meritoriously. He was one of the senior APC chieftains at the International Conference Centre (ICC), venue of the collation of the 2015 presidential result. His loyalty to Buhari is unshakeable and he is likey to be among the first names penciled down for a ministerial duty under the Buhari government. Prediction: Foreign Affairs
2. Governor Rotimi Amaechi (South-South): Rivers
state governor and the Director-General of the Buhari/Osinbanjo campaign
team, Amaechi, is one of the biggest winners in the just concluded
presidential election. Amaechi who practically sacrificed his comfort to
work tirelessly for Buhari’s victory is a grassroots politician whose
support base is very solid. His sterling performance as the governor of
Rivers state also puts him in good stead for a ministerial appointment. Prediction: Interior
3. Kayode Fayemi (South-West): Former governor of
Ekiti state, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, is a strong contender for a role in
Buhari’s cabinet. Fayemi supervised the rancour-free and credible
presidential primary election of the APC in Lagos late last year. Armed
with a Doctorate in War Studies from the prestigious Kings College,
University of London, England. Fayemi’s experience and extensive
international contacts will be valuable for Buhari’s government. He has
been very visible in the campaign of Buhari and no doubt stands a chance
of being part of the new government. Prediction: Trade & Investment
4. Senator Chris Ngige (South-East): A former
governor of Anambra state, Ngige is the face of APC in the South-East.
Although he recently lost his aspiration to return to the upper chambers
of the national assembly for the second time, Ngige remains a force to
reckon with in the scheme of things as far as the South-East is
concerned. His achievements in road and infrastructural development as
the chief executive of Anambra state is still very fresh in the memories
of political observers. Prediction: Works
5. Shehu Garba (North-East): Garba is the
spokesperson for the Buhari/Osinbanjo campaign team. A political
disciple of the former vice-president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Garba has
been very visible and effective in the campaign train of Buhari. A core
professional, Garba is a veteran in the Nigerian media industry, having
worked for decades in various media houses. The Buhari administration
will no doubt need his experience as they chart a new course for the
country. Prediction: Information & National Orientation
6. Prince Abubakar Audu (North-Central): Audu has
been twice the Governor of Kogi’s state. His first tenure was from
January 1992 until November 1993 and the second from 29 May 1999 to 29
May 2003. He is a veteran in Nigerian politics. His administration is
credited for building the popular Obajana Cement Factory. The 68-year
old has been a strong ally of Buhari right from their days in the
defunct All Nigeria’s Peoples Party (ANPP). Audu is expected to be
rewarded for his role in ensuring Buhari wins the majority votes in his
home-state, thanks to his efforts. Prediction: Labour & Productivity
Now, the coast is clear, and it is now time for serious political permutations and politicking. Analysts are looking forward to an APC cabinet filled with qualified men and women who can help Buhari steer this nation to prosperity.
Naij.com pens down 6 chieftains (from the 6 geo-political zones of Nigeria) of the APC who are most likely to make the cut. Read below:
1. Dr. Hakeem Baba Ahmed (North-West): Dr. Ahmed is the Coordinator of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kaduna State. He is a retired civil servant and he has served Nigeria in various capacities meritoriously. He was one of the senior APC chieftains at the International Conference Centre (ICC), venue of the collation of the 2015 presidential result. His loyalty to Buhari is unshakeable and he is likey to be among the first names penciled down for a ministerial duty under the Buhari government. Prediction: Foreign Affairs
Dr. Hakeem Baba Ahmed
Rotimi Amaechi
Kayode Fayemi
Dr. Chris Ngige
Garba Shehu
Prince Abubakar Audu
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