Controversy surrounding the potential for cabals to emerge and undermine governance has been prominent in Nigeria’s political discourse for decades. However, in a recent interview, Special Adviser to the President Ajuri Ngelale emphasized that structural changes instituted under the Tinubu administration make such a scenario impossible.
Transparent Systems: Ngelale stressed President Tinubu’s firsthand experience in public office ensures efficient coordination between arms while maintaining direct oversight of sensitive agencies. Regular interaction prevents information bottlenecks that enable cabals. Moreover, a performance-driven culture of accountability has been instilled.
Prudent Financial Management: Ngelale highlighted the appointment of careful custodians like CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso, whom international bodies have commended for his fiscal discipline and anti-graft stance. Given their reputations, responsible handling of resources is guaranteed without the opportunity for diversion or embezzlement.
Reforms for Accountability: Understanding past lapses, President Tinubu has overseen revisions of outdated regulations vulnerable to manipulation. Strengthened separation of powers under revised statutes compels transparency between departments, and new anti-corruption reforms end impunity. This systemic approach arrests cabal formation at the institutional level.
Collaboration on Security: The security dynamics impairing some regions involve transnational partnerships in perpetuating instability. However, Ngelale assured that the administration welcomes cooperation to investigate and prosecute the collusion of rebel entities threatening lives and property. International coordination complements homegrown solutions.
Conclusion: Through proactive leadership and a commitment to open governance, the measures outlined indicate President Tinubu and his team have closed any potential entry points for cabals to infringe on processes and undermine the wellbeing of citizens. Prudent stewardship of state resources and affairs remains the focus.
