Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sent a second list of cabinet member-nominees to the Lagos State House of Assembly. This comes after the Assembly confirmed 22 of the 39 nominees in the initial list, while rejecting 17. The new list includes individuals such as Dr. Afolabi Tajudeen, Prof. Akinola Abayomi, Mrs. Bolaji Dada, and Mr. Mosopefolu George, among others.
The House has appointed an ad hoc committee led by Chief Whip Fatai Mojeed to screen the new nominees. The committee is expected to report back to the House by Thursday, September 7, 2023. The rejection of the previous nominees had generated controversy and prompted intervention from the APC’s Governance Advisory Council in Lagos.
Governor Sanwo-Olu’s decision to send a second list of nominees reflects his commitment to filling key positions in his administration and ensuring effective governance in Lagos State.
Key Takeaway: The rejection of 17 nominees from the initial list had created a significant political issue in Lagos State, with implications for governance and party politics. The appointment of a new set of nominees reflects an attempt to resolve the impasse and maintain a functioning executive cabinet in the state. It remains to be seen whether the new nominees will be confirmed by the Lagos State House of Assembly and how this development will impact the political landscape in Lagos.