Ex-Benue Deputy Governor Claims Ministerial Promise Broken

Steven Lawani, the former deputy governor of Benue State, disclosed that he was promised a ministerial appointment after assisting President Bola Tinubu in securing victory in Benue State during the 2023 presidential election. In an interview with Trust TV, Lawani revealed that he was approached by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, while he was on holiday in Dubai.

Upon receiving the request, he returned to Nigeria and dedicated several months to the campaign efforts for Tinubu's presidency in Benue State. Lawani expressed his expectation of receiving a ministerial position in return for his contributions.

However, just three or four days before the official announcement of appointments, he was informed that his name was not included in the list of nominees, which he found disappointing.