President Bola Tinubu is reportedly utilizing his annual vacation to meticulously compile a new cabinet list, evaluating both current members and potential new appointees. Sources within the All Progressives Congress (APC) indicate that Tinubu’s time in the United Kingdom is not solely for leisure; it serves as a strategic retreat from political scrutiny as he navigates the complexities of cabinet reshuffling.
Amid growing pressure from APC stakeholders to replace underperforming ministers, the president is taking a deliberate approach to assemble a more effective team capable of addressing Nigeria’s pressing economic and security challenges. Although there have been rumors of discord within the presidency regarding this reshuffle, the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, has dismissed these claims as unfounded speculation, affirming that the president will make announcements at his discretion.
“The president will make a public announcement regarding the (the reshuffle) exercise at the appropriate time that he deems proper and right.” Other sources who volunteered opinions on the matter described the insinuations as “figments of the imagination of those sponsoring the rumour.” One of the sources asked one of our correspondents: “But where are you people getting this from? You’re here; have you seen any indication of any disagreement between the President and his Vice? “The Vice President has been an epitome of loyalty to the President. He has been at the forefront in pushing the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President. So, I wonder how the issue of cabinet reshuffle, which is the sole responsibility of the President, will now be a problem. Discard it. It’s the figment of the imagination of those sponsoring the rumour.”
The insiders suggest that the cabinet reshuffle is not only a response to performance evaluations but also a strategic maneuver ahead of the 2027 elections, with some political figures seeking to create rifts in the administration. However, loyal supporters of the president emphasize that the decision to hire and fire remains solely within his purview, urging the public to disregard rumors that may undermine the administration’s unity.