Tinubu Considers Appointing Controversial Ex-Minister Lai Mohammed to Replace Resigned Labor Minister
• President Tinubu reported to be considering appointing Lai Mohammed, Buhari's controversial former information minister, to replace resigned labor minister Simon Lalong.
• Tinubu met separately with Mohammed and former Katsina governor Aminu Masari recently to discuss replacing Lalong.
• As information minister, Mohammed oversaw 9-month Twitter ban in Nigeria after platform suspended Buhari's account.
• Tinubu accepted Lalong’s resignation letter; valedictory session planned at next Federal Executive Council meeting.
• Tinubu previously sacked 5 directors appointed by Buhari in aviation ministry in final days of his administration.