Drama as Keyamo criticises his appointment, reveals why Minister of State’ title should be scrapped

Festus Keyamo, the minister of state for labour and employment, has said that the concept of minister of state is a constitutional aberration.

While giving a valedictory speech at the presidential villa on Wednesday, May 24, Keyamo said raising the issue did not mean he was ungrateful.

The minister said he was attempting to solve an anomaly that has existed for a long time, noting that it was his own way of contributing to constitutional development, The Cable reported.

“Mr President, the concept or designation of minister of state is a constitutional aberration and is practically not working for many so appointed,” Keyamo said.

Quoting sections 147 and 148 of the constitution, Keyamo explained how appointments were made and the responsibilities of ministers of the federation were defined, Channels TV report added.

An emerging report has it that President Muhammadu Buhari has failed to dissolve his cabinet a few days before the May 29 handover ceremony.

Many had expected that the president would dissolve his cabinet at the Valedictory Federal Executive Council Meeting which he chaired in Abuja today, on Wednesday, May 24. However, the president instead, directed his minister to return to their offices and continue work.