Strong indication has emerged to the effect that the running mate to
Late Chief MKO Abiola in the annulled 1993 Presidential election,
Ambassador Babagana Kingibe may replace the late Chief of Staff to
President Muhammadu Buhari, Mallam Abba Kyari whose death was announced
by the Presidency on Friday night.
In a statement released by the Presidency yesterday, Mallam Abba Kyari
had tested positive to the ravaging COVID-19, and had been receiving
treatment. But he died on Friday, April 17, 2020.
It is gathered that plans have started in earnest to fill the vacant
office of the Chief of Staff to the President even as checks have
revealed that Babagana Kingibe may be appointed the new Chief of Staff.
However, the battle to replace the deceased may divide influential
members of the Buhari kitchen cabinet with other names like Education
Minister, Adamu Adamu, Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika and Customs
Director-General, Hameed Ali being linked to the post.
Buhari’s powerful cousin, Mamman Daura is expected to play a key role in
who gets the position though Aisha Buhari is expected to also try and
influence a nominee.
