7 ministers Buhari might let go in 2017.
In the year 2017, Nigeria may experience a
change of ministers. Who are the ministers that will be affected by
this change? No one is sure yet, as no official announcement has been
made.
However, a close look at 2016,
and its activities could help speculate on the ministers that might be
affected. Below is a list based on speculations:
1. Rotimi Amaechi
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| Rotimi Amaechi |
The minister of transport, Rotimi Amaechi has been in the news for negative reasons in 2016. His continuous grouse with Nyesom Wike the former governor of Rivers state has made many question his competence.
Worse still, he has been accused of corruption. He might be one of those to go in 2017.
2. Solomon Dalung
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| Solomon Dalung |
Or shall we begin to look at his many gaffes on social media and his controversial statements? The red beret wearing minister is likely to leave in 2017.
3. Kemi Adeosun
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| Kemi Adeosun |
The minister of finance, Kemi Adeosun is well read, speaks brilliantly and seems to know what she is about. Yet, under her the Nigerian economy has sunk into a recession.
She has made promises and outlined plans, yet will this be enough to save her in 2017 as the economy continues to crumble?
4. Babatunde Raji Fashola
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| Babatunde Fashola |
When Babatunde Fashola was governor of Lagos state, he performed
brilliantly as many agree. So when he was to be appointed minister, many
were glad.
Yet, when he got three ministries; Power, works
and housing, many became skeptical. Could one man handle all those in a
country like Nigeria?
He has not performed so well as suspected and in 2017, he might have to relinquish some of the ministries, to focus on just one or two at most.
5. James Ocholi
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| James Ocholi |
The former minister of labour, James Ocholi, lost his life in an accident that claimed the life of some other family members and President Buhari will use this opportunity to make a much needed change.
6. Amina J. Mohammed
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| Amina Mohammed |
The minister of environment has been stellar in her department, but
there are reports of her unhappinness with the current Nigerian
government.
On Thursday, December 15, 2016, the UN Secretary-General-designate Antonio Guterres announced that he will appoint her as his Deputy Secretary-General. She might likely leave her post in 2017 too.
7. Aisha Al-Hassan
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| Aisha Al-Hassan |
Maman Taraba as she is popularly called is well liked, she almost made history as a Nigerian female governor, during the elections.
However,
ill-health has plagued her constantly, and after she collapsed while
visiting IDPs, she has been absent. She might be asked to leave to take
proper care of her health in 2017.
As 2017,
draws closer, Nigerians hope for a better performance from all
ministers, and it will be interesting to see who will be reshuffled or
removed by the president in the new year.
Below is a video of some of Buhari's ministers and their portfolios:
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