The speaker says two of the nominees were not screened based on their qualifications, experience or exposures.
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has queried the qualification of some persons nominated by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for appointment as commissioners.
The recent development has caused an uproar, with many insinuating that the governor and the speaker are at loggerheads.Mr Obasa, during the plenary, spoke specifically on the rejection of two of the former commissioners – Akin Abayomi and Gbenga Omotoso . He said having different academic qualifications “might not be enough” to be confirmed as a commissioner., “We have a general hospital in Ikeja, we have a general hospital in all of our local governments, what do we have to say about that?”
He further said that “if anyone is interested to know why we have taken that decision, they should approach the house.”The speaker also said that during the screening they made a discovery “and we will not be forced to spill.”Speaking further Mr Obasa said the decision of the house about the cabinet is final.
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