Obanikoro Becomes A Minister Again, despite Ekitigate scandal.

Despite the protests raised by Senators Bukola Saraki, Gbenga Ashafa, Babajide Omoware against Obanikoro’s confirmation, the Senate conducted the screening of the former minister of state for Defense and shortly after this confirmed him as a minister.

The Senate approved Mr. Obanikoro’s nomination as a minister, Wednesday, after repeated deferments, despite protests from senators from Lagos State, Mr. Obanikoro’s home state, and other opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, who had vowed to stop the clearance over the Ekiti scandal.

The APC Senators staged a walkout in response, and addressed the media disapproving Mr. Obanikoro’s confirmation. They wanted it on record that they protested to Obanikoro’s nomination because he is a known election-rigger in view of his role in the unfolding Ekiti State governorship story.

“The hilarious thing is that these most of these Senators appear to have the same shelf life as the man they just fraudulently confirmed for a filthy Ministerial chair,” a political expert said in response. “None of them may have a job after May 29, but from now on, the Senators carry on their heads the guilt and stench of Obanikoro.” Asked what he meant, he said, “Can’t you see? Some people will now be known as ‘Obanikoro Senator.’