President Bola Tinubu is set to implement a major cabinet reshuffle this week in an effort to inject fresh perspectives and energy into his administration.
A top source within the presidency revealed to the Sunday Tribune that the shake-up is aimed at addressing the underperformance of several ministers that has hindered the progress of the current cabinet.
Fresh from his recent visit to China, Tinubu is reportedly planning to finalize the dissolution of his cabinet before his scheduled trip to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The timing suggests a strategic move to resolve domestic political challenges before engaging on the global stage.
Concerns about the lackluster performance of some ministers have reached the president, who is determined to make changes. “President Tinubu is not satisfied with the performances of a number of his ministers and is set to remove them,” the source disclosed, adding that a new list of candidates has already been prepared to replace those who will be shown the door.
While rumors have circulated that the recent resignation of Ajuri Ngelale, the president’s media adviser, is tied to the anticipated reshuffle, insiders have dismissed the speculation. According to the source, Ngelale’s departure is unrelated to the broader cabinet changes.
In an interesting twist, the reshuffle could see the return of familiar figures, with reports suggesting that a former minister from the Buhari administration may be among those considered for a new ministerial appointment.
The reshuffle is expected to set a new course for Tinubu’s administration as it seeks to address key performance gaps and reposition itself ahead of critical international engagements.
