Calls for Cabinet Reshuffle Intensify in Taraba

 

·         Residents Want Underperforming Commissioners Sacked

 

·         Many Commissioners Distracted By Personal Political Agenda , says PDP chieftain

 

Residents in Taraba State have called on Governor Agbu Kefas to reshuffle his cabinet and remove underperforming commissioners and appointees from his team.

 

The call for a cabinet reshuffle is already gaining traction among major political stakeholders who express disappointment in the performance of many of the governor's appointees, particularly some commissioners.

 

Taraba Truth and Facts cannot confirm if Governor Agbu Kefas is currently considering a cabinet reshuffle, but a credible source revealed that politicians, including a serving senator, have discussed the issue with him.

Earlier this year, various performance ratings for commissioners surfaced online, with different political camps promoting their interests. Many residents, however, believe it is time for Governor Kefas to assess his appointees and ask those who are not performing adequately to step down.

 

Residents who spoke to Taraba Truth and Facts also urged Governor Agbu Kefas to realign his cabinet members, stating that many commissioners have not met the expectations of the people.

 

Taraba State Coordinator for Citizens for Good Governance in Nigeria, Mr. Bulus Agbu, said that a cabinet reshuffle at this time would not only excite residents but also bring new energy to governance in the state. "We must tell ourselves the truth; many commissioners are performing below average. In fact, some commissioners are causing problems for this administration, and it is important they are removed from the cabinet. A periodic review of those in government will also allow new ideas and energy to contribute to the state. Some commissioners may not be performing well in their current ministries but could excel in others."

 

Comrade Musa Maji, leader of the Taraba Democrats Forum, stated, "The governor has set a pace to move Taraba forward, but how are the foot soldiers implementing this vision? The responsibility of making Taraba great is not solely on the governor; that is why the cabinet exists. However, we see that some of these commissioners are not doing enough to complement what the governor is doing."

 

He continued, "Look at the Commissioner for Education—she is leading the free education project with her team, always visiting schools in hard-to-reach areas. Look at the gradual progress the state is making in education; her weekly engagements are impressive.

 

"Also, the professor heading the Ministry of Agriculture is doing significant work, as are those in Science and Technology. People are feeling their impact, and things are happening in those ministries. Many commissioners are not visible; people don't see what they are doing. Residents want to see the commissioners in the field, doing their jobs."

 

Mrs. Victoria Palva emphasized that Governor Kefas's vision for Taraba State requires the right people for its implementation. "Commissioners under this administration have access to the governor, unlike in the previous administration, where they rarely saw their principal. Therefore, there is no excuse for poor performance; many of our people don't even know commissioners exist because they are not performing."

 

She added, "The governor is passionate about development, which is why he has many lofty ideas. However, the appointees around him must step up their game for these visions to be properly implemented."

 

A PDP chieftain in Bali, Mallam Muhammed Bako, stated that some commissioners have abandoned their duties to focus on personal political agendas. "Commissioners have the power to drive change and development. Their job is to critically assess their sectors and identify improvements and innovations to better the state. Unfortunately, many of these commissioners are not development-driven.

 

"Many are not collaborating with the people and stakeholders in their constituencies to support the governor. Instead, they are pursuing their political agendas when they should be focused on achieving the governor's vision of moving the state forward. Some are even fighting for party leadership at the expense of governance."