Just In: Again, Senate Removes Amaechi’s Name From Ministerial Screening

The Chairman of Senate Committee on Information, Senator Dino Melaye has disclosed that former Governor Rotimi Amaechi is now scheduled to appear for screening tomorrow(Wedenesday) at the Senate.

Melaye disclosed this in a live chat with Channels TV at the Senate premises in Abuja Tuesday morning. According to the senator from Kogi state, the report on Amaechi by the Senate committee on ethics will be submitted on Wednesday.

He also expressed optimism that Amaechi’s screening which is expected to follow the submission of the report will be smooth sailing.

Melaying said the All Progressive Congress, APC governors have met and expressed support for Amaechi.He also said the APC caucus has been working to reach out to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP caucus which is also expected to meet today.

He said some lobbying of PDP and horse trading have been going on so that there will be a smooth screening for Amaechi.

Melaye also said due to public outcry over alleged lack of thorough screening of the first set ministerial nominees, the senate has decided to henceforth screen only three nominees per day.