(DDM) – A political support group within Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to carry out a major cabinet reshuffle, arguing that several ministers no longer justify their positions in government.
The group, known as the APC League of Democrats, publicly asked the president to remove what it described as “unproductive” ministers and warned that inaction could weaken the party’s prospects ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Leaders of the group delivered this message in a statement signed by National Coordinator Hon. Babajide Oyewole and Secretary Chief Rowland Okonkwo.
They released the statement to journalists in Abuja, placing their concerns directly into the national political conversation.
The group argued that the current cabinet lineup needs urgent adjustments to improve governance, efficiency, and public confidence.
According to them, some ministers have failed to meet expectations or drive visible results in their ministries.
They insisted that a reshuffle would allow the president to inject fresh energy into his administration and demonstrate responsiveness to public concerns.
The statement did not criticize every minister, as the group openly praised a few officials for what it considered strong performance.
They specifically mentioned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, as examples of ministers who show commitment and effectiveness.
The group suggested that the president could retain such ministers while redeploying or removing others who underperform.
Beyond general performance issues, the APC League of Democrats raised a specific complaint about the handling of payments to Indigenous Contractors.
They accused the finance ministers of failing to carry out presidential directives meant to resolve a long-running payment dispute.
The group claimed that the Federal Government still owes these contractors about N4 trillion in outstanding payments.
They argued that this unresolved debt has fueled frustration among contractors and contributed to protests.
According to the statement, contractors and some civil society organizations have staged demonstrations to demand payment.
They also pointed to reported protests by lawyers at the Finance Ministry as a sign of growing dissatisfaction.
The group framed these protests as warning signals that the government must not ignore.
They stressed that delayed payments and perceived inaction could damage the administration’s credibility.
The APC League of Democrats linked government performance directly to electoral success.
They warned that poor public perception of the cabinet could hurt the APC in 2027 if the president does not act early.
They therefore called on Tinubu to protect his government’s image by making tough decisions now.
Political observers say such public calls from within a ruling party highlight internal pressures as elections approach.
Analysts note that support groups often try to influence policy direction and political strategy through public statements.
Some observers also see these calls as part of wider power dynamics within the party.
Others argue that cabinet reshuffles form a normal tool in presidential systems to correct course.
As debates continue, attention now turns to whether the president will adjust his cabinet or maintain his current team.
For many party members and citizens, the discussion reflects broader concerns about performance, accountability, and delivery of campaign promises.
