Ministers Jittery as Presidency Confirms Reshuffle Cabinet

Palpable tension has gripped some ministers in the country as the presidency yesterday announced that the much awaited cabinet reshuffle by President Bola Tinubu would take place any moment.

Bola Tinubu

Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, confirmed this to State House correspondents on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

He noted that contrary to insinuations in some quarters, the current government has recorded significant achievements in its quest to transform the economy, of which members of the public are unaware.

Onanuga noted that Tinubu has ordered his ministers to ensure they engage the public by publicising what the government is doing in their various ministries.

He said, “I don’t have any timeline. The President has expressed his desire to reshuffle his cabinet and will do it. I don’t know whether he wants to do it before October 1, but he will surely do it.”

Explaining further the reason for Tinubu’s decision, senior special assistant to the President on Digital Strategy Engagement and Communications, said it is based on empirical evidence.

Ogra noted that during the retreat that was organised for the ministers shortly after their inauguration in August 2023, Tinubu made it clear that there would be periodic reviews of their performance and that the review would guide the President’s decision.