Following the return of President-elect Bola Tinubu to the country, lobbying for appointments in the new administration has intensified.
Following Tinubus return to the country, leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), ministers, outgoing governors, members-elect of the National Assembly, and clerics, among others, have surrounded his Asokoro, Abuja home and the Maitama district of Abuja Defense House.
Due to the influx of people lobbying for positions, security agents have taken over major areas in the area, preventing unwanted visitors from parking vehicles anywhere near the President-elects official residence.
According to a source who spoke with newsmen, some of those lobbying for positions had previously tracked Tinubu to Saudi Arabia, where he was scheduled for pilgrimage during the Ramadan season.
Most of the lobbyists are seeking positions such as cabinet members, aides of the president and his deputy, principal officers of the National Assembly, CEOs and Board members of federal parastatals, in the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), Customs, foreign missions, oil, gas, maritime and aviation sectors.
The source further stated that those who had worked for Tinubus victory said they did not want to leave getting their dividends to fate.
Some top government officials with their retinue of security aides were seen stranded and unable to access the residence of the president-elect on Tuesday. Among those seen waiting in their vehicles were ministers, members-elect of the National Assembly, priests and imams, and members of APC NWC.
Tinubu is expected to constitute his cabinet before the end of July 2023, due to the new law signed by President Muhammadu Buhari.
