Cabinet Shake-Up Anticipated As Tinubu Faces Increased Pressure On Ministers

Cabinet Shake-Up Anticipated As Tinubu Faces Increased Pressure On Ministers

President Bola Tinubu is reportedly planning a cabinet reshuffle to address the underperformance of some ministers. Facing mounting pressure from both within the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the public, Tinubu aims to replace inactive ministers. Last year, he established the Result and Delivery Unit, led by Mrs. Hadiza Bala-Usman, to assess the performance of key officials, warning that underperformers would be dismissed……CONTINUE READING 

Recently, Tinubu made changes by appointing new directors-general for the National Intelligence Agency and the Department of State Services after their predecessors resigned. Sources suggest that a similar reshuffle is on the horizon, with some ministers expected to be dismissed and others reassigned. The goal is to strengthen the cabinet with individuals who can more effectively support the President’s policies.

Tinubu’s close associates believe that a stronger cabinet is necessary for successful policy implementation. They argue that current cabinet members may be hindering progress and that a more capable team could better achieve desired outcomes. Critics, however, including opposition parties and political analysts, are skeptical about the effectiveness of such changes, arguing that deeper systemic issues and policies need addressing.

Opposition figures, like Yunusa Tanko of the Labour Party and Ibrahim Abdullahi of the PDP, express doubts about the cabinet reshuffle improving governance. They emphasize the need for broader electoral reforms and question the President’s commitment to genuine change. Additionally, experts like Debo Adeniran and Abiodun Bamgboye criticize the performance of many ministers, suggesting significant changes or even reductions in the size of the cabinet to enhance efficiency.

Economic experts like Aliyu Ilias support the idea of holding ministers accountable but urge for a reduction in the overall number of officials to ensure better governance and performance.