Renowned lawyer and activist, Olisa Agbakoba, has voiced his dissatisfaction with Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s sluggish approach to addressing the prevailing hardship faced by citizens.
In a recent statement, Agbakoba expressed his lack of support for the government’s response, emphasizing the urgent need for decisive action.
Agbakoba’s comments come amid growing concerns over the increasing level of hardship experienced by many Nigerians across the country.
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He highlighted the slow pace at which the government has been tackling the issue, citing it as a cause for serious concern.
According to Agbakoba, the government’s failure to effectively address the hardship is exacerbating the suffering of the people, particularly in the face of economic challenges and other socio-political issues.
He stressed the importance of prioritizing the welfare of citizens and urged the government to take immediate steps to alleviate their plight.
Furthermore, Agbakoba emphasized the need for proactive measures and innovative solutions to mitigate the impact of hardship on vulnerable populations.
He called on the government to demonstrate strong leadership and implement policies that would provide relief and support to those most affected.
He said: “What are you doing with 48 ministers? It is just too big. You don’t need all that. I recommend a maximum of 12.
“So many ministries can be merged and others abolished. What is the Ministry of Information doing? All the press secretaries in the Villa cover what the Minister of Information does. Tell me, what does the Minister of Information do daily? Nothing!
“We also do not need Agriculture and Housing ministries. My take is that the government has no house and does not need a Minister of Housing.
“There should be a very clean sweep; you can bring it down from 48 to about 10 to 12 ministers.
“We should abolish that section in the constitution that says every state must produce a minister.