Frequent U-Turns: Tinubu’s Presidency Faces Criticism Over Appointment Reversals
Since taking office in May 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has faced mounting criticism for its frequent reversal of federal appointments — at least eight documented cases across key agencies and commissions.
Analysts warn that these repeated U-turns raise serious concerns about due diligence, vetting procedures, and internal coordination within the presidency.
One notable case involved the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), where Rotimi Pedro was announced as Director-General in August 2025, tasked with modernizing the broadcaster. Within days, however, the decision was reversed, reinstating Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos. Similar reversals have been recorded at the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), the Federal Character Commission (FCC), the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and even ministerial and CBN board nominations.
Other cases include controversies at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, the Solid Minerals Development Fund, the South East Development Commission, and the Upper Niger River Basin Development Authority, many of which were linked to political pressure, legal disputes, or inadequate verification.
Observers argue that while some reversals may be rooted in geopolitical balancing or public backlash, the recurring pattern undermines public trust and disrupts institutional stability.
Since taking office in May 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has faced mounting criticism for its frequent reversal of federal appointments — at least eight documented cases across key agencies and commissions.
Analysts warn that these repeated U-turns raise serious concerns about due diligence, vetting procedures, and internal coordination within the presidency.
One notable case involved the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), where Rotimi Pedro was announced as Director-General in August 2025, tasked with modernizing the broadcaster. Within days, however, the decision was reversed, reinstating Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos. Similar reversals have been recorded at the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), the Federal Character Commission (FCC), the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and even ministerial and CBN board nominations.
Other cases include controversies at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, the Solid Minerals Development Fund, the South East Development Commission, and the Upper Niger River Basin Development Authority, many of which were linked to political pressure, legal disputes, or inadequate verification.
Observers argue that while some reversals may be rooted in geopolitical balancing or public backlash, the recurring pattern undermines public trust and disrupts institutional stability.
Frequent U-Turns: Tinubu’s Presidency Faces Criticism Over Appointment Reversals
Since taking office in May 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has faced mounting criticism for its frequent reversal of federal appointments — at least eight documented cases across key agencies and commissions.
Analysts warn that these repeated U-turns raise serious concerns about due diligence, vetting procedures, and internal coordination within the presidency.
One notable case involved the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), where Rotimi Pedro was announced as Director-General in August 2025, tasked with modernizing the broadcaster. Within days, however, the decision was reversed, reinstating Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos. Similar reversals have been recorded at the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), the Federal Character Commission (FCC), the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and even ministerial and CBN board nominations.
Other cases include controversies at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, the Solid Minerals Development Fund, the South East Development Commission, and the Upper Niger River Basin Development Authority, many of which were linked to political pressure, legal disputes, or inadequate verification.
Observers argue that while some reversals may be rooted in geopolitical balancing or public backlash, the recurring pattern undermines public trust and disrupts institutional stability.
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