The Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday confirmed 22 and rejected 17 of the 39 cabinet nominees sent recently by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for screening.
Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, who presided over the day’s sitting, said the confirmation followed rigorous and detailed screening of the nominees by a ad-hoc committee led by the Chief Whip of the House, Hon. Fatai Mojeed.
He commended the committee for its effectiveness and urged the confirmed nominees to always remember that they are in office to serve the people of the State and not individuals.
He also promised that the House would continue to do its best in the interest of the State.
The confirmation was done through a voice vote as Dr. Obasa mentioned the name of each of the nominees.
Most of the affected nominees served with the governor in his first term.
Those confirmed include:
Hon. Layode Ibrahim
Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende
Dr. Dolapo Fasawe
Hon. Bola Olumegbon
Mr. Idris Aregbe
Ms. Abisola Ruth Olusanya
Mr. Moruf Akinderu Fatai
Mr. Kayode Bolaji-Roberts
Engr. Abiola Olowu
Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka
Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih- Awokoya
Mr. Yakub Adedayo Alebiosu
Mr. Lawal Pedro SAN
Mr. Tunbosun Alake
Mr. Gbenga Oyerinde
Dr. Adekunle Olayinka
Dr. Jide Babatunde
Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo
Mr. Tokunbo Wahab
Mr. Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu
Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun
Mr. Abdulkabir Ogungbo
Those not confirmed by the House include:
Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo
Prof. Akin Abayomi
Mr. Yomi Oluyomi
Mrs. Folashade Ambrose
Ms. Barakat Bakare
Mr. Gbenga Omotosho
Engr. Olalere Odusote;
Dr. Rotimi Fashola
Mrs. Bolaji Cecilia Dada
Mr. Sam Egube;
Mr. Olalekan Fatodu
Mrs. Solape Hammond
Mr. Mosopefolu George
Engr. Aramide Adeyoye
Mr. Seun Osiyemi
Mr Rotimi Ogunwuyi
Dr. Olumide Oluyinka.
Reactions
On the X (twitter) app, Alao Abiodun, @biodun_alao said, “The chief whip didn’t say anything substantial. He was only diplomatic with his response, perhaps for safe reasons.
“The Chief Whip who is also the Chairman Commissioners-Nominee Screening Committee was part of those who received the Lagos Muslim Community protesters who complained about the alleged marginalisation.”
Another netizen Aremu igbomina @toluwasevic said, “this does not have an excuse they just disqualified the man because of their own agenda and ambition.”
On his part, Danbabs @Excellentbabs posted, “Shame on you mojeed Fatai you cant even point reason for there disqualification. I know na you and Obasa planned this coup to satisfy your MURIC member. Very shameful thing.”
Also posting his opinion is Johnson @Jonehmk, “This Prof. Akin Abayomi should never be rejected cos he really tried during COVID-19 pandemic containment in Lagos and Nigeria. What has he done to the assembly members that made them rejected his renomination?”
Ajijo seun @Ajijo1 asked, “Are they sure it’s not because they are Christians? Hmm.”
