Senator moves motion for suspension of Keyamo’s ministerial screening as senate enters closed door session 

Senator moves motion for suspension of Keyamo’s ministerial screening as senate enters closed door session 

August 7, 2023

A Senator representing Abia Central Senatorial District, Darlington Nwokocha, has moved a motion for the suspension of the ministerial screening of a nominee from Delta State, Festus Keyamo.

The Senator the motion on the grounds that Keyamo, a former Minister of State for Labour and Productivity under the then administration of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari was invited to explain a Special Public Works programme but he didn’t honour the invitation.

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio subjected the motion to a voice vote but the lawmakers were divided on the matter.

Nwokocha’s motion was seconded by his colleague from Abia-South Senatorial District, Enyinnaya Abaribe.

The Senate however moved into a closed door session to deliberate on the matter.