PDP Criticizes President Tinubu’s Cabinet Reshuffle as Insufficient

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed strong disapproval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent cabinet reshuffle, particularly the appointment of new ministers to replace those dismissed. Despite the president’s aim to streamline administration for more effective governance, the opposition party has raised concerns about the quality and intent behind these changes.

Following a Federal Executive Council meeting, President Tinubu dismissed five ministers and appointed seven new ones as part of an effort to rejuvenate his cabinet and merge several ministries. This move is part of a broader restructuring initiative aimed at enhancing governmental efficiency.

However, PDP Deputy National Youth Leader Timothy Osadolor criticized the reshuffle, calling it a “domestic arrangement” that seeks to distract from pressing national issues. He metaphorically described the new appointments as “replacing filthy rags with another set of filthy rags,” expressing skepticism about the capabilities of the new officials.

Osadolor stated, “How can you replace filthy rags with another set of filthy rags? These are cosmetic arrangements meant to deceive Nigerians. The real issue is that the President is malfunctioning in administration. The Nigerian masses are…”