Why Ngelale’s resignation won’t save Tinubu’s govt, by Paul O Ibe

Ajuri Ngelale’s @AjuriNgelale resignation as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity won’t salvage President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu tarnished image or the dysfunction of his administration. Ngelale’s supposed “indefinite leave” is nothing more than a pathetic face-saving ploy.

Contrary to claims of medical reasons, his departure is a result of the same bigotry and parapoism that plague Tinubu’s regime. This administration’s propensity for deceit means they’ve even lied about the nature of Ngelale’s exit.

The Tinubu administration’s habitual dishonesty blurs the line between fact and fiction, making truth elusive. With around 15 media aides already on the payroll, there’s no need for a new appointment; any one of them could step in.

No matter how much you dress up a shalanga (pit latrine), it remains foul. Similarly, no PR stunt can fix the stench of the Tinubu administration. Under Tinubu, Nigeria is experiencing its worst cost-of-living crisis in decades, with the naira tanking, petrol prices soaring, and food inflation over 40%. Insecurity remains rampant, all due to the administration’s incompetence.

Ngelale’s exit reveals that Tinubu is no longer in control, leaving the Villa to a cabal aligned with Bayo Onanuga , a figure whose ethnic bigotry mirrors Tinubu’s values more than Ngelale’s measured approach.