Ex-ministers struggle after resigning for political ambitions
Some former ministers under Bola Tinubu have faced setbacks after resigning to pursue elective offices. Out of five ex-ministers who left their roles to contest in party primaries, only two have secured party tickets. Adebayo Adelabu and Saidu Alkali lost their bids, while the fate of Yusuf Tuggar remains uncertain. Supporters of the affected politicians have voiced concerns about fairness and internal democracy within their party.
What we know
- Five former ministers resigned from Bola Tinubu’s cabinet to seek elective positions as directed by the Presidency.
- Only Nkeiruka Onyejeocha and Yusuf Sununu successfully secured party tickets after the primaries.
- Adebayo Adelabu lost the Oyo governorship ticket and alleged manipulation in the primary process.
- Saidu Alkali boycotted the Gombe governorship primary over alleged irregularities and lost to Jamilu Gwamna.
- Supporters of Yusuf Tuggar have threatened to leave the party if a consensus candidate is imposed, while his own candidacy remains unresolved.
