Mr. Obanikoro was named recently in a leaked tape as a principal actor in the state’s governorship election rigging in 2014, sparking national outrage.
The Nigerian government has refused to investigate the claims.
The Senate approved Mr. Obanikoro’s nomination as a minister, Wednesday, after repeated deferments, despite protests from senators from Lagos State, Mr. Obanikoro’s home state, and other opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, who had vowed to stop the clearance over the Ekiti scandal.
As a former senator himself, the Senate allowed Mr. Obanikoro to “take a bow and go”, without answering questions, a privilege reserved for former federal lawmakers.
APC lawmakers responded by walking out of the session in protest. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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This foolish David Mark & PDP !!! Minister for two months. We shall see.
ReplyDeleteHe has been cleared, you can go and die. Parochial fool
DeleteShame on the senate and president Jonathan for passing Obanikoro for minister
ReplyDeleteFrustrated APC people will always have their say and possibly rant and rain all the curses they know, but PDP who are too old and experienced in this game will always have their way. Tinubu, Obanikoro has become your greatest nemesis. Lagos is falling already from the great emperor Asiwaju.
ReplyDeleteAll you just said is just meaningless. Contribute objectively according to the story published and read by you.
DeleteMr koro is d best man 4 d job.
ReplyDeleteWhat a house of shame.
ReplyDeleteSenate for the corrupt. David Mark your wont stop showing your criminality. Shame on you all. Koro, you can't rig Lagos. Ko possible.
ReplyDeleteThis is the worst confirmation for any public office I could imagine in life. Nigerians are being taken for a ride by these senate.
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