Ministerial Screening

There is general disenchantment about the way the senate screened (some say never screened!) the president's nominees for ministerial appointment. Of course, the senator have been doing and saying everything to justify their actions and non-actions.

They agree that the blanket or blind screening done without indicative or specific portfolios was not the best. Then they proceed to aver that there is no constitutional requirement so to do! Very cheap shot.

May the distinguished senator please note that Servant-Leader Umaru Yar'Adua published his asset declaration form "without any constitutional requirement so to do" - and in total disregard of objections/opposition couched and disguised as "Official Advisory" by the bureaucracy!!! Now, many others are following suit - except the SENATORS!

By not requesting for portfolios, the Nigerian Senate short-changed the nation. They were simply crying more than the bereaved.

Poor job.