Lawyer and anti-corruption activist, Deji Adeyanju, has criticised some members of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet, describing them as “ghost ministers” who have failed to live up to expectations since assuming office.
In a strongly worded post on his verified Facebook page, Adeyanju listed four ministers whom he accused of being largely invisible in the public space despite holding key portfolios in the federal government.
Those named include; Abubakar Kyari – Minister of Agriculture; Doris Anite – Minister of State for Finance; Shuaibu Abubakar Audu – Minister of Steel Development and Musa Dangiwa – Minister of Housing and Urban Development.
According to Adeyanju, many Nigerians are unaware that these individuals even occupy ministerial positions because of their “conspicuous silence” on policy directions and their apparent absence from public engagement.
“Do you even know they are ministers?” he queried, insisting that their inactivity paints a picture of a government disconnected from the realities on the ground.
Adeyanju argued that at a time when Nigerians are grappling with inflation, food insecurity, rising unemployment, and a housing deficit, ministers in such critical sectors should be visible, active, and accountable.
He further lampooned the Tinubu administration for what he described as a lack of urgency in tackling the country’s worsening socio-economic problems.
The activist, who has been vocal on governance and accountability issues, maintained that public office holders must consistently brief Nigerians on policies, programs, and progress in their ministries.
His comments have sparked fresh debate on the performance of President Tinubu’s cabinet, which was inaugurated in August 2023 with a record 48 ministers. While some have been outspoken and visible—particularly in security, power, and works—critics say others have remained largely dormant.
Political observers argue that the criticism highlights growing public frustration with what many perceive as a slow pace of governance. Analysts note that the performance of Tinubu’s ministers will likely become a key factor in shaping the administration’s credibility as it approaches its mid-term.
