Dare Glintstone Akinniyi, Spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Youth Group, criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle announced on Wednesday, October 23.......KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE👈
Recall that in a decisive move, President Bola Tinubu sacked five ministers and reassigned ten others after a thorough performance review on Wednesday.
PDP chieftain criticises Tinubu for retaining Wike, other ministers
In an exclusive interview with Legit on Thursday, October 24, Akinniyi queried Tinubu’s decision to retain Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and David Umahi, the Minister of Works.
Akinniyi also voiced concern about Tinubu’s choice of retaining Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria, Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power and Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy.
Speaking further, he also criticised President Tinubu’s appointment of seven new ministers, describing it as a mere joke.
“A critical assessment of the cabinet’s new members and ousted officials reveals a lack of exceptionalism among the newly appointed.
“Their selection appears to be a tactical move to placate influential quarters in the lead-up to 2027, favoring political pragmatism over proficiency.
“President Tinubu appointed two former Ministers under President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, which makes the new appointments a mere joke to me. It’s clear that Bola Tinubu led APC government is confused and incompetent.
“It is surprising that the Blue Economy, Economy, Power, Works and FCT Ministers still hold their positions.”
Power minister hails Tinubu for cabinet reshuffle
Earlier, Legit reported that the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, commended President Tinubu over the appointment of seven new ministers.
In a statement on Thursday, he explained how the new appointees will contribute to the nation’s growth and development.
In a major cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday, President Tinubu sacked five ministers, redeployed 10 and made seven new nominations.