President Bola Tinubu is compiling the names of ministers to be sacked in a major cabinet reshuffle that will take place in coming weeks, presidency sources have revealed.
DAILY GIST reports that the imminent reshuffle has sent fear among ministers, particularly those whose names popped up as likely casualties.
Speculations are rife that some supposedly powerful but ineffective ministers may be shown the exit for non-performance.
The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the development, stated that the planned changes are aimed at bolstering the effectiveness of the government.
According to the report, some ministers are expected to be dismissed, while others may be reassigned to different ministries.
The reshuffle, the sources indicated, is driven by the Tinubu’s desire to improve the capacity and performance of his administration.
However, they did not specify which ministers might be affected by the shake-up.
“What I can tell you is some ministers will go. A few will swap positions, and new people will be brought on board.
The President will be focused more on capacity now; on people who can easily add value to his government,” the source stated.
Another source revealed that the growing concern among Tinubu’s close associates regarding the current performance of the cabinet.
The source noted that there is a consensus that a more robust and dynamic team is necessary to successfully implement the President’s policies.
The general concern among some of his aides, friends, and even the public is that the cabinet can be far better than this,” the source explained.
“There is a consensus among his close friends that he needs a stronger cabinet to push through with his policies. It is one thing to announce policies, and it is another thing for your ministers to deliver the outcomes you want.”
The source further pointed to a recent editorial by the Financial Times, which criticized the effectiveness of Tinubu’s cabinet despite his administration’s bold reform initiatives.
“The editorial was not palatable at all. They were saying that while the reforms are good, the President has a weak cabinet that cannot help him deliver on those reforms. That is why it appears like we are wobbling,” the source said.
With the first year of Tinubu’s presidency already in the books, the insider stressed the urgency of the upcoming changes.
“If the past one year has not been eventful, he cannot afford to waste another year. This next year is very critical. It is the next one year that will define the government,” the source added.
