Adebayo Shittu, former Minister of Communications, has expressed disappointment in President Bola Tinubu’s recent cabinet overhaul, describing it as a politically driven move rather than an effort to bring in more qualified minds.
Speaking on Channels Television’s *Politics Today*, Shittu argued that the reshuffle—where five ministers were sacked, 10 were redeployed, and seven new nominees were selected—did not necessarily indicate an improvement in governance or performance.
“I doubt whether it is necessarily bringing in superior minds… it is just a case of some Nigerians being asked to move on, and others being brought in,” Shittu remarked, suggesting the changes were more about appeasing public dissatisfaction than enhancing merit.
President Tinubu appointed his initial 48-member cabinet in August 2023. Since then, the administration has faced criticism for issues including economic instability, inflation, and security concerns.
Shittu stated that the latest shake-up is largely a political gesture and emphasized the need for the Senate to thoroughly screen new nominees to avoid a “trial-and-error” approach in governance.
