Abuja, Nigeria – (African Boulevard News) – As the presidential election draws near in Nigeria, the political landscape is rife with speculation on who will make up the inner circle of the next president. Bola Tinubu, a political kingmaker and founder of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is already being mentioned as a potential contender for the top job. He has also been making plans to gather around him a team of close collaborators, most of which he worked with in Lagos.
The members-in-waiting of Bola Tinubu’s kitchen cabinet have been identified by industry experts who have been closely monitoring the political scene in Nigeria. According to insiders, the composition of this team is said to be a tight-knit group of individuals with a deep understanding of Nigeria’s political terrain.
A handful of names have been bandied about as possible members of Tinubu’s inner circle. The first is Rauf Aregbesola, the former governor of Osun State. He is believed to have a close working relationship with Tinubu and is seen as a natural choice for a position in the kitchen cabinet. Another potential member is Babatunde Fashola, the former governor of Lagos State. He is considered a highly competent administrator and is widely respected within the APC.
According to sources, Gbenga Ashafa, who served as a senator for Lagos East, is also a potential cabinet member. His experience in politics and his close relationship with Tinubu make him a strong candidate for the team. Other potential members include Kunle Soname, the chairman of Bet9ja, and Bimbo Ashiru, the former commissioner for commerce in Ogun State.
Tinubu has also been making moves in the international arena. He recently appointed Dr. Femi Ogunjinmi, a former Nigerian ambassador to Canada, as his special envoy to the United States. This move is seen as a signal of Tinubu’s intention to strengthen Nigeria’s relationship with the US if he becomes president.
The composition of Tinubu’s inner circle will be crucial in the success of his presidency. The members of his kitchen cabinet will be expected to provide him with the necessary support and advice needed to navigate Nigeria’s complex political terrain. As industry experts continue to monitor the political scene, the names of potential members are expected to grow in number.
In conclusion, Bola Tinubu’s kitchen cabinet is slowly taking shape, and the members-in-waiting are already being speculated about. The composition of his team will be crucial in the success of his presidency, and only time will tell who will make up his inner circle.
