Ministerial list senate gets 10 petitions against amaechi others
According to reports, the Nigerian Senate has received 10 petitions against the nomination of Rotimi Amaechi as the Minister of Transportation. Here are some details:
- The petitions were received by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, which is chaired by Senator Patrick Akinyelure.
- The petitions alleged various infractions against Amaechi, including corruption, abuse of office, and disrespect for the rule of law.
- Some of the petitioners claimed that Amaechi was involved in corrupt practices during his tenure as Governor of Rivers State, while others alleged that he was involved in the mismanagement of public funds.
- The petitions also accused Amaechi of being involved in the alleged plot to rig the 2019 general elections in Rivers State.
- The Senate has given Amaechi a deadline to respond to the petitions, which he has accepted.
- The Senate is expected to consider the petitions and take a decision on Amaechi's nomination in due course.
It's worth noting that the Senate has also received petitions against other nominees, including:
- Godswill Akpabio, who was nominated as the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs. Akpabio is facing allegations of corruption and abuse of office during his tenure as Governor of Akwa Ibom State.
- Chris Ngige, who was nominated as the Minister of Labour and Employment. Ngige is facing allegations of corruption and abuse of office during his tenure as Governor of Anambra State.
- Abubakar Malami, who was nominated as the Attorney-General of the Federation. Malami is facing allegations of corruption and abuse of office during his tenure as Governor of Kebbi State.
The Senate is expected to consider all the petitions and take a decision on the nominees in due course.