By Charles Adingupu
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), James Faleke, says Bola Tinubu will unveil members of his cabinet within 60 days of his inauguration as Nigeria’s President on Monday.
A staunch member of the new president’s inner circle, Falake disclosed this at the Eagle Square in Abuja, venue of the inauguration of the President.
Asked whether Nigerians should expect Tinubu to unveil his cabinet soon, Faleke said, “Of course, within 60 days, that’s what the law says. He can announce anytime but I just know he must do it within 60 days.”
Many analysts had attributed the slow take-off of the Muhammadu Buhari administration to his late announcement of ministers. Buhari, who hands over to Tinubu after eight years, unveiled his cabinet six months after his inauguration in 2015. But Tinubu is expected to do things differently.
Asked whether he would like to serve in Tinubu’s cabinet, Faleke said it is the prerogative of the President to choose members of his cabinet.
Faleke, who was the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council Secretary and lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, said some members of the opposition parties were at the Eagle Square for Tinubu’s inauguration.
