Bukie Okangbe, a stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has appealled to President Bola Tinubu to consider the appointment of party loyalists who worked for his victory as a priority when appointing his ministers.

Okangbe, coordinator of National Progressive Hub, made this request in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday, July 11.

The APC chieftain, while congratulating Tinubu on his election as ECOWAS’ new chairman, called on him to make his cabinet a reflection of dedicated party members.

“Your emergence as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States is a confirmation of the capacity, competence, and exemplary leadership experience which transcends the shore of Nigeria. It shows you as a man capable of not only providing leadership for his country but also for the regional African continent,” Okangbe said.

“Let us also use this medium to implore you on the need to make your cabinet a reflection of dedicated, committed, and hard-working party faithful who worked and sacrificed for the victory of APC at the last presidential election. To us, this will go a long way in affirming the principle of fairness you are known for and putting an end to the poor reward system our great party has been battling with over time.

“We pray that your reign shall bring more economic, political, social stability and prosperity to the region of West African and the continent at large,” he added.