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Tinubu, Wike, El-Rufai In A Secret Meeting In Aos Rock | SEE WHY

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Aug 09, 2023

Tinubu, Wike, El-Rufai In A Secret Meeting In Aos Rock | SEE WHY

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President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with former governors of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, and Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

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The two former governors are ministerial nominees.

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However, while Wike was screened and confirmed by the Senate, the nation's upper legislative chamber did not confirm el-Rufai because of an alleged security report.

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The former governors arrived the State House separately.

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While Wike came about 1:40p.m., el-Rufai entered the presidential wing of Aso Rock about 2p.m.

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Sources at the Presidential Villa hinted that efforts are being made to ensure that the Senate confirms Mallam el-Rufai.

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