President Bola Tinubu has dismissed several ministers based on public feedback, according to Bayo Onanuga, his Special Adviser. The decision was influenced by a performance appraisal led by Hadiza Bala Usman. Tinubu emphasizes the importance of ministerial accountability and public perception in governance.
In a decisive move, President Bola Tinubu has dismissed several ministers from his cabinet, a decision described as grounded in the feedback from the Nigerian public. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, emphasized that the dismissals were not arbitrary but based on empirical data collected through a scorecard assessment initiated by Hadiza Bala Usman, the Special Adviser on Policy and Coordination.
Among those removed from their posts are Barr. Uju-Ken Ohanenye, formerly the Minister of Women Affairs, and Prof. Tahir Mamman (SAN), who led the Education ministry. This reshuffling comes on the heels of growing speculation about cabinet changes following Tinubu's return from vacation in France.
During an interview with ARISE TV, Onanuga explained that the feedback from Nigerians played a crucial role in evaluating ministerial performance. He noted that the president has consistently warned his ministers that he retains the authority to hire and fire based on their effectiveness. The public's perception of the government's performance, according to Onanuga, was a key factor influencing the president’s decision.
While he affirmed that the ministers may have met the president's expectations, he stressed that their public perception was lacking. Tinubu had challenged his cabinet to communicate their achievements effectively to Nigerians, highlighting a disconnect between government performance and public perception.
Onanuga defended Tinubu's decision to appoint seven new ministers, stating that the Nigerian government requires robust leadership to tackle the myriad issues facing the country.
