Cleric urges Nigerians to stop calling Buhari ‘Baba Go Slow’

Ibadan – A Cleric, Moses Kasali, has called on Nigerians to be patient with President Muhammadu Buhari over the delay in constituting his cabinet.

He made the call on Saturday while addressing the congregation at the auditorium of the ministry in Ibadan.

Kasali, Head, Mercy of Prayer Ministry, Ibadan, was optimistic that the President would choose members of his cabinet within the first 100 days of his administration.

He also urged Nigerians to avoid calling the President ‘Baba Go Slow’ for not constituting his cabinet almost two months after his inauguration.

He said that Buhari was studying the situation to ensure appointment of competent and reliable hands into key ministries and parastatals.

Kasali said the wrangling in the two chambers of the National Assembly was a carryover of the old order.

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