There are rumors circulating that former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, may be appointed as the Minister of Defence in President Bola Tinubu’s new government.
This speculation comes after Kwankwaso met with Tinubu at the State House in Abuja a few weeks ago to discuss his potential involvement in the upcoming administration.
According to a reliable source, there is internal strife within the All Progressives Congress regarding the allocation of ministerial positions, with some factions supporting former Kano governor Umar Ganduje.
However, Tinubu appears to have aligned himself with Kwankwaso, who ran as the flag bearer for the New Nigerian Peoples Party in the February Presidential election.
As the official list of ministers from Tinubu is eagerly awaited, sources within the presidency and the All Progressives Congress leadership have hinted at the possibility of certain persons, including Kwankwaso, assuming roles in the government.
The source stated, “Based on what I know, the President’s team will consist of 20 powerful special advisers who are likely to wield significant influence. They may become the influential inner circle.”
“The APC is currently facing intense infighting, with some factions supporting former Kano governor Umar Ganduje. However, Tinubu appears to have aligned himself with the Presidential candidate of the NNPP, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso.”
“Regrettably for Ganduje, he has lost his grip on Kano State and has consequently lost relevance. As a result, Kwankwaso stands a good chance of being appointed as the defence minister.”
Article updated 8 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
