THE Senate, on Tuesday, rejected the nomination of Dr Obadiah Ando, a ministerial nominee from Taraba State, as it confirmed five more ministerial nominees.
Those confirmed were Edem Duke (Cross River); Sarah Ochekpe (Plateau), Nyesom Wike, Ama Pepple (Rivers) and Hadiza Ibra-him Mailafia (Kaduna).
However, screening and possible confirmation of Dr Nurudeen Mohammed (Jigawa); Mrs Omobola Johnson Olubusola (Ondo) and Dr Mohammed Pate (Bauchi) were adjourned till today.
Dr Ando, who was the immediate past Minister of Water Resources, appeared for screening and reeled out his achievements, but his rejection was announced by an overwhelming ‘nay’ voice vote from almost all senators, including opposition senators.
Ando, whose rejection was the first since the screening and confirmation of ministerial nominees started on June 29, had a problem with the people of Taraba State.
Last week, senators from Taraba State rejected his nomination, based on his alleged non-performance and inaccessibility to the people when he was minister.
Source: Nigerian Tribune
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