Tinubu Sacks Ministers of Defence and Power Over Rising Insecurity and Poor Electricity Supply
In a dramatic shake-up that is already dominating headlines nationwide, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sacked Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar; the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle; and the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu. The unexpected dismissal was confirmed on Monday, April 29, 2025, through an official statement by Presidential Adviser, Bayo Onanuga.
The sackings come amid growing public frustration over widespread insecurity, persistent terrorist attacks, and worsening electricity supply across the country. According to Onanuga, the president’s decision was fueled by the ministers’ failure to meet critical national expectations, particularly in securing lives and stabilizing the power sector.
“President Tinubu has lost patience with underperformance. The Defence ministers were unable to curb the rampant killings and insurgent activities, while the Minister of Power failed to make any visible impact on the collapsing energy sector,” a presidency source disclosed.
The dismissed ministers have been directed to immediately hand over the affairs of their ministries to the permanent secretaries, pending further appointments.
This bold move marks a turning point in President Tinubu’s administration, which has faced increasing scrutiny over its handling of security and infrastructure. Political analysts view the sackings as a necessary purge to restore public confidence and reposition key sectors of government.
Public Reaction: A Mixed Bag
Nigerians across social media have expressed mixed reactions, with many praising the president for taking decisive action, while others call for deeper systemic reforms and a clear roadmap to improved security and power delivery.
As the nation awaits the announcement of their replacements, all eyes are on Aso Rock to see whether this move will signal a new era of accountability or remain a political gesture.
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