A former militant leader and Mayor of Urhoboland, Eshanakpe Israel, alias Akpodoro, has lambasted President Bola Tinubu’s ministers for their lack of public engagement and visibility.
He insisted that the ministers are only known through Google searches but do not appear in or interact with the public.
As President of the National Coalition of Niger Delta Ex-Agitators, Akpodoro emphasized the ministers’ underperformance and distance from the people undermine the administration’s efforts, according to Politics Nigeria.
He reiterated that this silence has created a communication vacuum, allowing damaging rumours to spread unchecked and negatively impacting the government’s popularity.
Akpodoro advocated for a cabinet reshuffle, calling for more dynamic and responsive ministers who can effectively promote the administration’s achievements.
Akpodoro’s criticism echoes growing concerns about the administration’s communication strategy and ministerial performance.
“The ministers are only known through Google search because they don’t talk or appear in public,” he said.
Akpodoro, a staunch supporter of President Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda,” expressed his concern that many of the ministers are underperforming and have distanced themselves from the people.
He noted that their silence has created a communication vacuum, allowing damaging rumours to spread unchecked and negatively impacting the government’s popularity.
“The administration has done well, but its appointees are keeping mute, giving room for damaging rumours, which make the government unpopular because citizens lack information,” Akpodoro pointed out.
“They won’t work and won’t allow public-spirited individuals to support the government. They hardly take calls or respond to text messages.
“They are not loyal and patriotic to the government and should give way for those with reformative, innovative ideas and capacity for interaction with the people,” Akpodoro continued.
The ex-militant leader supported recent calls for President Tinubu to reshuffle his cabinet, advocating for a more dynamic and responsive team of ministers.
“They are not marketing the administration but are sleeping on duty,” he said.