By Doris Isreal Ijeoma
Lawyer and public affairs analyst Daniel Bwala has revealed that President Bola Tinubu plans to reshuffle his cabinet in the coming weeks.
Bwala made this announcement in response to remarks by Senate Chief Whip Mohammed Ali Ndume, who had criticized the federal government for its failure to address security issues and other challenges.
During an interview with BBC Hausa, Ndume expressed frustration over the lack of access to President Tinubu for both ministers and members of the National Assembly, hindering discussions on important constituency matters.
He noted, “The major problem with this government is that its doors are closed, to the extent that even some ministers cannot see the President.”
Following Ndume’s comments, he further told journalists that some forces at Aso Rock have isolated the president from reality.
Bwala, in a piece titled “Ali Ndume, the rant of an expert in grandstanding,” argued that Ndume lacks the qualifications to critique Tinubu, questioning Ndume’s achievements for his constituents over his 21-year tenure in the National Assembly.
Bwala accused Ndume of benefiting from a flawed system without delivering substantial results for his district.
He criticized Ndume’s continuous disparagement of President Tinubu and reminded him that the current administration is dealing with issues inherited from former President Muhammadu Buhari’s leadership.
Bwala emphasized that the financial mismanagement of Buhari’s appointees is a significant factor in Nigeria’s current challenges.
Bwala noted that an evaluation of the current ministers had been conducted and President Tinubu would soon announce a new cabinet.
He pointed out that many of the current cabinet members were recommended by influential figures like Ndume, governors, and party leaders, stressing that Tinubu has always been open to reshuffling his team.
