BREAKING: Wike arrives National Assembly for ministerial screening

Ima Elijah 12:52 - 31 July 2023

Nyesom Wike ready for his ministerial screening

Former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, accompanied by his wife and supporters, made a notable appearance at the National Assembly today to undergo his ministerial screeni

The immediate past governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, accompanied by his wife and supporters, made a notable appearance at the National Assembly today to undergo his ministerial screening.

Wike is among the distinguished nominees set to be screened by the Senate, along with other appointees selected by President Bola Tinubu.

Wike arrives National Assembly as a ministerial nominee to be screened. I still have my reservations about his nomination 👌 pic.twitter.com/6VU5YIdiKK
— Foundational Okun man 😂 🇳🇬 (@akomscopy) July 31, 2023

A prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Wike's nomination was among the first batch of candidates forwarded to the Senate by President Bola Tinubu, who emerged victorious in the highly contested 2023 presidential election.

The selection of Nyesom Wike as a ministerial nominee has garnered considerable attention, with many seeing it as a form of recognition and appreciation for his unwavering support to President Tinubu during the electoral campaign.

This screening process is a crucial step towards constituting President Tinubu's cabinet, and it has heightened interest among political observers and the general public, who eagerly await the final list of ministers to be appointed.