Paris Meeting: Bola Tinubu Offers Kwankwaso Two Ministries

The President-elect, Bola Tinubu, has reportedly offered Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), some options for ministerial positions.

This was said to have happened on Tuesday during their meeting in Paris, France, where Tinubu also met with the former Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II.

The meetings were part of Tinubu’s efforts to strengthen ties and seek support from influential figures across the country ahead of his inauguration on May 29.

According to sources who spoke with Daily Trust, Tinubu told Kwankwaso to choose between the Ministry of Agriculture and that of Education.

It is not clear whether Kwankwaso will accept to serve as a minister or he will nominate one of his loyalists for the slot.

The sources also said that Tinubu emphasized the importance of collaboration and urged Kwankwaso to rally his political associates for a united front.

The meeting was attended by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, and Sen Oluremi Tinubu.

Other discussions focused on their long-standing friendship, national unity, development priorities, National Assembly contests, and Tinubu’s plan for a government of national unity, which Kwankwaso has expressed interest in joining.

Furthermore, Tinubu hinted at the possibility of reconciling Kwankwaso and outgoing Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, whose relationship had deteriorated following Ganduje’s succession.

Tinubu’s victory in the presidential election, despite Kwankwaso winning Kano State, highlights the strategic importance of maintaining positive relations in the North West region, where Tinubu garnered over 30% of his total votes.

Meanwhile, the details of the meeting between Kwankwaso and former Emir Sanusi have not been disclosed, but it is believed to be related to recent political developments in Kano.

Speculations suggest that Governor-elect Abba Yusuf may revisit Sanusi’s dethronement as Emir of Kano.

Kwankwaso and Sanusi have a long-standing relationship, as Kwankwaso played a key role in Sanusi’s appointment as Emir of Kano.

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