There were indications at the weekend that President Goodluck Jonathan may soon sack some of his Ministers following an assessment of their performance.

“Daily Post” gathered that the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Gen. Aliyu Gusau has accepted the offer to become the next Minister of Defence following the recent sack of former acting National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Haliru Mohammed.

Though, it was learnt further that one of the speculated candidates for Defence portfolio, Col. Abubakar Dangiwa Umar, had allegedly foreclosed occupying public office since last year.

It was gathered that there is preference for Gusau than a retired Intelligence Officer in the Nigerian Army, Gen. Halilu Akilu.

The President is, however, keeping members of his cabinet in suspense over the imminent shake-up to avoid pressure.

It was learnt that the President has begun discussion with some Nigerians he might bring into the cabinet to revitalise it.

According to findings, the President is keeping his ministers in suspense to avoid pressure from political godfathers.

Although the President had initially opted for a minor cabinet reshuffle, a reliable source said the tone has changed to a ‘strategic’ shake-up.

It was unknown last night how many ministers in the remaining 41-man cabinet would be affected.

The source added: His body language appears as if he will not effect any change but the reality is that some cabinet members will be dropped.

“Jonathan has his own independent assessment of ministers. He knows those who are hard-working and the lazy ones. During his recent media chat, he alluded to the ministerial briefing held by ministers.

“The President is shopping for fresh hands and he has opened up discussions with a few talented Nigerians that might come on board.

“Some ministers who are used to the President’s style do not want to be caught unawares; they have intensified lobbying to remain in the cabinet.
“But the President has kept his game plan secret and he might unfold it soon.”

http://dailypost.com.ng/2012/07/08/more-ministers-sacked-gusau-become-next-defence-minister/

SAME OLD SH1T!!!

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...the president is trading on a dangerous part,surrounding himself with this vipers,'nt to ve a sense of history is to remain a child forever',he shldnt quickly forget what happened to Maj.Gen Aguiyi ironsi prior to the civil war,were he surrounded himself with the Hausas and he was betrayed when he needed them most and right now our president is using these same Hausa jihadist as his security men!imagine General Gusua who has his eyes in the presidency as his defence minister!A stitch in time saves nine''shine your eyes MR President!

who cares what gej does with his cabinet as long as we can see good results? but who will shake up gej? i guess vampires close to him.
Minor or strategic, if allison madueke is not affected, then the shake up is unnecessary and useless at best.

This is plaigarism now, why did dailypost.com not quote their source. They just copied and pasted the nationonline.net (nation newspaper), without even acknolwedging them in the report. This is just bad.

Well its already an information...who cares who brings it to notice...as long as we read from a genuine source...

Henry120: This is plaigarism now, why did dailypost.com not quote their source. They just copied and pasted the nationonline.net (nation newspaper), without even acknolwedging them in the report. This is just bad.

And so who cares? Just provide security. #GBAM

he bit more than he can chew, he's choking.
he'll do away with regional leadership, and be counted as the commander in chief

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Austine.E:
...the president is trading on a dangerous part,surrounding himself with this vipers,'nt to ve a sense of history is to remain a child forever',he shldnt quickly forget what happened to Maj.Gen Aguiyi ironsi prior to the civil war,were he surrounded himself with the Hausas and he was betrayed when he needed them most and right now our president is using these same Hausa jihadist as his security men!imagine General Gusua who has his eyes in the presidency as his defence minister!A stitch in time saves nine''shine your eyes MR President!

Enough of the gobble-de-gook that many of you cook up in your heads and spew as 'the system'.

There are no vipers . . .Ministers have been fired by this same more than once in the past. Nothing happened then and nothing will happen now! Enough of the silly fear mongering! Stop spreading ridiculous stories and instead learn to see these people are they really should be. . . and that is as mere employees of the people, not gods over the people.

ikooko: who cares what gej does with his cabinet as long as we can see good results? but who will shake up gej? i guess vampires close to him.
Minor or strategic, if allison madueke is not affected, then the shake up is unnecessary and useless at best.

You want Allison Madueke sacked? Then get ready to hug a nearby transformer. Because she ain't going no where

I believe the president is sure of the partnership that will move Nigeria forward. If it is tried and the desired result does not come,the wise thing to do is annul such arrangement. I believe we will definitely get it right in this country, and the time is now!