Cabinet Reshuffle: Abaribe Claims Tinubu is Subjecting Southeast to Continued Suffering

Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe from Abia South has expressed his belief that President Bola Tinubu has provided the Southeast with what he calls “renewed shege,” implying ongoing suffering. This comment came after the recent appointment of Bianca Ojukwu as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, which Abaribe criticized as part of a cabinet reshuffle.Continue Reading>>>

As part of the reshuffle, President Tinubu moved ten ministers to different roles, appointed seven new ones, and dismissed five. Notably, Uju-Ken Ohanenye, the Minister of Women Affairs, lost her position during this process.In reaction to these changes, Abaribe remarked that it doesn’t feel like progress to replace a Southeast minister with another, questioning the real impact of such a move on his constituents.

He noted that people are referring to the situation as “Renewed Shege (Suffering)” rather than “Renewed Hope.”There are growing doubts about the effectiveness of these changes, particularly in the Southeast. Abaribe stressed that simply removing a Southeast minister and replacing them does not signify advancement for the region.Continue Reading>>>

He pointed out that the new cabinet does not reflect the Federal character and accused President Tinubu of not adhering to the constitution.”The president has been in violation of it for the past 18 months,” Abaribe stated. He had hoped that these changes would lead to improvements that would positively influence the people in the Southeast.

He emphasized that the Igbo people are seeking equality and fairness, which he believes should be guaranteed by the constitution, urging for equal treatment with other regions.Abaribe also lamented that Tinubu’s policies continue to overlook the Southeast, despite the region’s ongoing demands for justice and equitable treatment.