Uche Nwosu, the President of the Ugwumba Leadership Center for Africa and former Chief of Staff to the Imo State Governor, has provided counsel to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, suggesting the formation of a committee to evaluate the performance of recently appointed ministers.
In a conversation with journalists in Abuja, Nwosu conveyed, “I urge Mr. President to establish an assessment appraisal committee tasked with evaluating the contributions of these ministers.
This evaluation should commence from the month of their inauguration. After one year, we can then revisit the assessment and categorize ministers based on their performance….CONTINUE READING
Furthermore, Nwosu advocated for the establishment of an additional committee to clearly delineate the roles of the ministers.
He highlighted that certain ministries exhibit significant overlap in their functions, which could lead to conflicts. Nwosu emphasized that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation should play a pivotal role in clarifying the responsibilities of each ministry to prevent such issues in newly established ministries.
Addressing the recent coup in Gabon, Nwosu called upon African leaders to avoid clinging to power and to prioritize delivering the responsibilities of their positions to the citizens.
He emphasized the importance of abiding by constitutional term limits and leaving office in accordance with established laws.
Nwosu articulated, “It is crucial that leaders do not hold onto power beyond their constitutional mandates. It’s disheartening to witness instances where jubilation erupts in response to military takeovers. African leaders should learn that they should step down when the applause is loud.”
He continued, “Our continent’s leaders often cling to power even when public support wanes. Leaders should heed this warning: refrain from power retention.
Prolonged tenures of over 50 years are unacceptable. Allow others to contribute. This should serve as a message to African leaders to relinquish power.”
Nwosu also urged democratic nations like Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa to collaborate and encourage affected countries to conduct elections and maintain stability, preventing crises arising from extended leadership tenures.
