Former APC Spokesperson Criticizes President Tinubu’s Ministerial Nominees, Calls for Accountability
In a scathing critique, Yekini Nabena, a former National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has voiced his disappointment with President Bola Tinubu’s selection of ministerial nominees.
Nabena asserts that some of the nominees are individuals who should be facing legal repercussions rather than serving in government roles.
Nabena alleges that President Tinubu’s nominees include politicians who lack integrity and have no place in public office. He goes on to describe many of these nominees as failed governors with nothing substantial to offer at the federal level. According to Nabena, these individuals are driven by a desire to maintain their influence and power within the political landscape.
While acknowledging the political affiliations of these nominees, Nabena suggests that President Tinubu missed an opportunity to cultivate capable leadership. He believes that the president should have encouraged these influential figures to nominate individuals who possess the skills and capabilities needed for effective governance, rather than selecting former governors who struggled in their respective states.
Nabena expresses concern that the cycle of failure displayed by these nominees at lower levels of governance will persist at the federal level. He predicts that the same groups of associates who surrounded these failed governors in their states will continue to wield influence on the national stage, potentially causing conflicts of interest and hindering progress.
The former APC spokesperson also alleges that some of the nominated former governors mishandled their state’s resources during their tenure, implying that they should be held accountable for their actions rather than rewarded with ministerial appointments. He emphasizes that these individuals are likely to prioritize their personal interests over the well-being of the nation.
In Nabena’s view, President Tinubu’s decision to appoint these controversial figures could ultimately backfire, as their presence may hinder the president’s ability to enact positive change. He contends that these former governors are unlikely to fully support President Tinubu’s initiatives and could even work against the government’s success due to their conflicting interests.
Nabena concludes by urging for fresh leadership and capable minds that can genuinely contribute to the nation’s progress, rather than relying on recycled politicians who have previously demonstrated their inability to deliver meaningful results. He maintains that a new approach is essential to ensure the success of President Tinubu’s administration and prevent potential sabotage from within.