It is clear that the issue of nepotism in Nigerian politics is a sensitive one. However, it is essential that President Tinubu selects individuals who are competent, capable and representative of the diverse ethnic groups in Nigeria. This will help to promote unity and ensure that the government is working in the best interest of all Nigerians.
Muhammad Alhaji Yakubu, a chieftain of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and Convener of Arewa Think-Tank, has stated that Northerners have no moral right to accuse President Tinubu of nepotism. This is because when such nepotism was prevalent under former President Muhammadu Buhari, the majority of Northerners kept quiet without criticising the former president.
In his words:
“My reaction here is that this is time for sacrifice. It is enough for these governors that have served for eight years. They should take the back seat now. If President Tinubu doesn’t want to incur the wrath of Nigerians he should forget about these former governors. Nigerians want to see new and younger faces in his cabinet, people who are prepared to work. The president has said that his consideration for who will work with him will be based on competence. Most of these governors are dead woods, they have not performed well at all in their states. Most of them left behind backlog of unpaid salaries. What value are they going to add to Tinubu’s government. They will only bring baggages to his government. So he shouldn’t allow them to bring those baggages to his government. In fact, my advice to these governors is that they should follow the example of former governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State by retiring from politics.”
In response to this statement, I believe that it is time for sacrifice. The governors who have served for eight years should take a back seat now. If President Tinubu wants to avoid incurring the wrath of Nigerians, he should forget about these former governors. Nigerians want to see new and younger faces in his cabinet, people who are prepared to work.
It is important to note that the president has stated that his consideration for who will work with him will be based on competence. This means that he is looking for individuals who are qualified and capable of carrying out their duties effectively. It is therefore imperative that President Tinubu selects individuals who are not only competent but also have a proven track record of success in their respective fields.
Furthermore, it is crucial that President Tinubu ensures that his cabinet is representative of the diverse ethnic groups in Nigeria. This will help to promote unity and ensure that all Nigerians feel included and represented in the government. It is important that the president does not give in to pressure from any particular group but instead makes decisions that are in the best interest of the country as a whole.
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