Speculation surrounding a potential cabinet reshuffle intensifies as President Bola Tinubu prepares to hold a valedictory meeting for outgoing ministers during the upcoming Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Sources indicate that the meeting could take place on Wednesday, following recent closed-door discussions at the Presidential Villa.
President Tinubu met with Hadiza Bala-Usman, his Special Adviser on Policy Coordination, to finalize an assessment of ministerial performances. This evaluation is a crucial step in determining which ministers will remain in the cabinet and which will be dismissed, aligning with the administration’s objectives.
The anticipated reshuffle was initially expected to be announced during the Independence Day address on October 1 but was postponed as the President took a two-week working leave abroad. Upon his return over the weekend, concerns grew among ministers regarding their future roles in the cabinet.
Sources close to the presidency revealed that a comprehensive performance review had been conducted prior to the President’s trip to the United Kingdom, aimed at identifying ministers’ contributions and effectiveness. The presence of Zacchaeus Adedeji, Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, and Minister of Works Dave Umahi during discussions at Aso Rock further fueled speculation about imminent changes.
A presidential source confirmed that the FEC meeting on Wednesday might serve as a farewell gathering for some ministers, unless the President opts to postpone the reshuffle announcement. As anticipation builds, political watchers and stakeholders are keenly awaiting the President’s decisions, which could significantly reshape the current cabinet.
