Maryam Shetty, a ministerial nominee from Kano, was at the
National Assembly Complex on Friday for screening when President Bola Tinubu
sent another name to replace her.
On Wednesday, Tinubu added 19 names, including Shetty, to
the list of ministerial nominees sent to the senate for screening — six days
after forwarding the first 28 names to the parliament.
Shety’s nomination was greeted by mixed reactions as some
described her as a “Tik Tok influencer”, while others faulted her
“unimpressive” professional experience as a physiotherapist.
Unfazed by the criticisms,
Shety arrived at the upper legislative chamber in a wine-coloured
headgear and a sort of black burkha that covered her whole body except for her
hands, carrying a silver bag.
But the Kano-born politician and her supporters were shocked
when they were told at the gate of the senate that her name has been replaced
with that of Mairiga Mahmoud, another nominee, from the state.
Reacting to the development, Shetty appreciated the
president’s decision and congratulated Mahmud on being nominated.
“I was just informed now at today’s plenary session that
President Bola Ahmad Tinubu has withdrawn my ministerial nomination and
replaced me with Mairiga Mahmud,” she wrote on Twitter.
“I’m grateful and
thankful for any decision from you my president!.”
“I felicitate with Mariya Mairiga Mahmud. I thank the leader
of our party Abdullahi Ganduje for his fatherly disposition and democratic
stance that sets the stage for a free and transparent contestation devoid of
institutional bias, favouritism, or imposition of any kind.”
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Haba, name replacement alone is already insult. She should have been informed. What a pure calculative attempt to publically embarrass her.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate her for accepting it in good faith and wishing her replacer well.