by Desmond Akatugba
After the ministerial list of President Muhamamadu Buhari, was disclosed by Senate President Bukola Saraki on Tuesday morning- the levee of criticism, opinion and commentary, broke.
Nigerians on Twitter, ever vocal, delved into the list and dissected the ministerial nominees as well as the President.
Here are 40 top reactions from Twitter:
Gosh, where do I begin? So thankful for this #MinisterialList. It’s like waiting for a Kia Picanto & getting a Ferrari. Nigeria WILL change!
— Elnathan (@elnathan) October 6, 2015
Just seeing the #MinisterialList. I’m so excited! It was worth the long wait. Can’t wait for their fresh ideas and honesty. God bless Buhari
— Elnathan (@elnathan) October 6, 2015
Enemies can be made to work better than trusted friends. After d screening, any1 selected knows it’s all work and no play #MinisterialList — Umeh Oma (@UmehOMA) October 6, 2015
Some of the names on President Buhari’s #MinisterialList have effectively rendered his anti-corruption campaign completely useless! — Ohimai Godwin Amaize (@MrFixNigeria) October 6, 2015
When i heard Amechi made the list #MinisterialList pic.twitter.com/SEdeWWw81k
— Emperor (@Captain1or2) October 6, 2015
While NASS is screening the #MinisterialList, Pls ask Fashola about the N8billion Sunborn Yatch that disappeared. pic.twitter.com/UvPjuMgNdA
— The Omonile Lawyer™ (@omonilelawyer) October 6, 2015
In all honesty, Jonathan appointed more technocrats as ministers (Adesina, NOI, Johnson etc) than what I’m seeing on the #MinisterialList. — Onye #2ndNigerBridge (@cchukudebelu) October 6, 2015
The #MinisterialList is one reason why it pays to be cynical about Nigeria. You can’t expect fresh water from a brackish stream. — Onye #2ndNigerBridge (@cchukudebelu) October 6, 2015
I said it that CHANGE only exist in the minds of ordinary citizens. This #MinisterialList is nothing but fraud and a breach of trust.
— I CAN ! (@abancs_olusola) October 6, 2015
PMB should have released this list since May 29th, no surprises at all. Same faces in power again #MinisterialList
— Muhammad Awwal I (@AwwalJakada) October 6, 2015
Another name for this #MinisterialList is ‘work chop’ workshop… Presidency gladly shopped individuals who worked for his election victory — DJ JAYDAX (@iamjaydax) October 6, 2015
Theirs nothing new in the #MinisterialList . Wonder why we waited so long for this anticipated persons. — Abdullahi Yusuf Kuta (@Abdulkuta) October 6, 2015
So immediately PMB submitted #MinisterialList , it was leaked! This shows how porous the Senate is. They can’t keep secrets?
— ZahrahMusa (@Zahrahmusa) October 6, 2015
Guy wetin be change? ???? #MinisterialList had me like pic.twitter.com/EEEMpBktKq
— Aburo Django (@gboyeezy) October 6, 2015
After seeing the names on the #MinisterialList I can confidently say that politicians are all the same and i’ve been scammed with “Change” — Babajide (@BlueSparta) October 6, 2015
Why do we keep recycling the same set of people as if there is a scarcity of men? Where are the youths? #MinisterialList — Femi Babalola (@femmy4threshing) October 6, 2015
So this is what all the anti corruption screening could produce? #ministerialList #SameOldstories
— Felix Edohen (@felix_edohen) October 6, 2015
I’m not worried about who Buhari appointed, because Buhari appointed them. If you misbehave, say goodbye. #TheList #MinisterialList
— ‘Jola Sotubo (@JolaSotubo) October 6, 2015
#ministeriallist lia mohammed among ministers, this is when we are going to experience ministerial lies. — victor clement (@clemency47) October 6, 2015
#MinisterialList If this long awaited list is filled with looters i feel sorry for our Economy — #HeavenOnEarth (@IghowhoWisdom) October 6, 2015
Ameachi’s presence in #TheList puts a question on the sincerity of the president’s war against corruption.
— Abuobakar Ikemefuna (@Ngugievuti) October 6, 2015
We all know PMB has good intentions for the country so I’m less worried about who he wants on his team. #TheList
— Drew[Cookie Monster] (@DamieRichie) October 6, 2015
Nigeria expunged history from School Curricula, now lying can be legalized since Liar Mohammed is becoming Info Minister #TheList #OneChance — TRUTH LIBERATES (@nnamdi2much) October 6, 2015
One question i have for PMB is: If this were the Ministers to be, why did it take you so long to name? #TheList — Diddy Unbreakable (@AmDiddy) October 6, 2015
#TheList is a good omen, don’t cross your fingers…fill your freezer with Zobo, let’s experience this change together!
— A D E B O L A |BNYF (@iam_ademuyiwa) October 6, 2015
Old actors, new scripts, and may be new roles, under a new director. #TheList.
— Abdul (@Zuby215) October 6, 2015
How do I feel with #TheList? The PDP in me is dancing shoki, laughing and pointing. But The Patriot in me though 🙁 . #Disappointed. — Demola Olarewaju (@DemolaRewaju) October 6, 2015
If you voted #Change and can’t see a problem with #TheList of recycled politicians, you’re part of the problem. I say this respectfully. — Demola Olarewaju (@DemolaRewaju) October 6, 2015
Don’t forget that a lot of the politicians on the list are proven and tested technocrats. Fayemi, Fashola get my vote any day #theList
— Adeniyi (@Kneeyie) October 6, 2015
#TheList when you get invited for dinner and the host makes you wait 4 hours for food but then the food is not sweet.
— Nonso Obikili (@nonso2) October 6, 2015
How will #TheList #Change the price of food or #Petrol ? — howmarket.co (@howmarketi) October 6, 2015
If you ask me, i’ll say @tundefashola for Ministry of Transport. We need an action man to transform our rail system & water ways!! #TheList — Dr. Bell Ihua (@Bellemskey) October 6, 2015
President Buhari included Some people in #TheList because of their stubbornness. They can’t be bullied/threatened to award contracts.
— Sageer Tafawa-BaLewa (@MuhammadSageer) October 6, 2015
@Nuhujay @GozieSalvardor Apc definitely need Liar mohammed on #TheList. Never seen a better liar all my life.. same old wine.. New bottle..
— أبو بكر (@As_Mrf) October 6, 2015
This #TheList will show to Nigerians the kind of person @MBuhari is. A corrupt politician just like the rest of them — ONENIGERIA (@Igbinazakasam) October 6, 2015
Our past Govts have failed us, PDP ruined us for 16 yrs… but u r happy with #TheList . pic.twitter.com/j9HRjtYCjC — Lionel Fusco (@CFCVerified) October 6, 2015
Luks more like compensation list to me ?? #Thelist
— Benghazi (@Jcnforever) October 6, 2015
And after all the nuisance noise they made for Change, where’s @Ayourb @Omojuwa @toluogunlesi etc on #TheList The Youths used & dumped
— Mr. D (@daudoh1) October 6, 2015
Imagine a serial liar like @Lai Mohammed making #TheList. Truly old age is affecting cognitive capabilities. — Keme Ambaiowei (@kemex69) October 6, 2015
All I see in #TheList is recycled old politicians. Wonder why it took PMB 4 months, since there are no new faces. Smh — ATP (@ahaiwe2003) October 6, 2015
