Meanwhile, as Nigerians eagerly await the list of ministerial nominees, signals have indicated four major power blocs within and outside the APC which may play a key role.
Findings by Sunday Tribune that the power blocs are reportedly constituted by the Emir of Borgu, Alhaji Haliru Dantoro, Mallam Mamman Daura, a former Minister of Defence, General TY Danjuma and a former Lagos State governor, Chief Bola Tinubu.
The influence of the trio of Alhaji Dantoro, Daura and Danjuma concerning the issue of ministerial nomination is reportedly anchored on their individual long years of affinity, association and friendship with the president.
Buhari is believed to have consulted with them severally in the process of drawing up the much-awaited list to ensure that “only competent and credible individuals make the list.”
They were said to have suggested most of the nominees to Buhari, having met him at different times after which the president forwarded them to appropriate quarters for security screening.
The Emir of Borgu, who is said to have had a close link with Buhari from his days in the military, reportedly stood by the former head of state throughout the period he was in detention after the 1994 counter-coup.
In the same vein, Daura is said to wield a strong influence in the Presidential Villa, with reports that he has been part of most official decisions so far on a lot issues.
For instance, Daura reportedly played a crucial role in the major appointments the President has so far made, some of which triggered controversy, because of perceived lopsidedness.
The former Editor of New Nigeria newspaper and chairman African International Bank is believed to have deployed his strong influence during the consideration of the likely ministerial nominees to be sent for screening by the Senate. (Sunday Tribune)