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Maryam Shetty lost her spot amongst the ministerial nominees sent to the National Assembly.
On Friday, August 4, during the ministerial screening at the National Assembly, a surprising turn of events occurred that caught many off guard.
Maryam Shetty, one of the nominees in President Bola Tinubu's ministerial list, was unexpectedly withdrawn at the last minute.
Ms Shetty, known for her massive followership across various social media platforms as a Tik Toker, was poised to face the Senate for her ministerial screening.
However, upon her arrival at the National Assembly, she made a startling discovery – her name had been replaced on the list of nominees.
In a surprising twist, Maryam Shetty's place was taken by her secondary and university classmate, Mariya Mahoud.
Both women had attended Kano Foundation Secondary School and later pursued their education at Bayero University, Kano. While Shetty studied physiotherapy, Mahoud pursued medicine and surgery.
Mariya Mahoud is associated with the Ganduje family, holding a close relationship with the former governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje.
During Ganduje's tenure, Mahoud served as one of the commissioners. She is also a friend of Amina Ganduje, one of the influential daughters of the current National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC).
Amina Ganduje, a Medical Doctor who graduated from the University of Maiduguri, previously worked alongside Mariya Mahoud at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH).
There are speculations that Amina may have played a role in nominating Mahoud as a commissioner in her father's cabinet.
The sudden replacement of Maryam Shetty with Mariya Mahoud has raised eyebrows and sparked discussions among political observers.
The reasons behind this last-minute change remain unclear, leaving many to wonder about the dynamics at play within the political landscape.
As the ministerial screening continues, Nigerians will be keenly watching how the new nominee, Mariya Mahoud, fares in the process and what her potential appointment could mean for the governance and policies of the country. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story!
