By Ayodele Oni
General Overseer of Citadel Global Community Church has advised President Bola Tinubu to consider a reduction in the size of his government.
The Cleric, in a sermon pointed out that the administration is setting a record of highest number of political appointees since return of democracy in 1999.
The Cleric stated that ” a government that is asking the poor to tighten their belt cannot afford a bloated waste life.
“A reduction in the size of governance will ultimately translate to a reduction in government spendings.
“By nominating 48 Ministers, the president is about to set a record for highest number since 1999. This is not the kind of record expected from a supposed reform minded government.
“In a world of cutting edge nations, in which governance is becoming lean and agile, what does the president needs 48 Ministers or cabinet of close to 70 for other than distribution of patronage.
“It is hypocritical for a government that has subjected Nigerians to untold hardship by adopting neo liberal policy prescriptions to now turn around and expand size of government, thereby violating a core aspect of some liberal principles.
“That Mr President does not constitute genuine reforms. It is a government by political convenient.
“Truth must be told, certain ministerial appointments and that of APC National Chairman by consensus illustrates the error that proceeds from the ruler. It a reward for bad behaviour and mediocrity in our Polity.”
