By Fredrick Nwabufo

‘’What will Osinbajo do now?’’ I asked a senior colleague. He blurted: ‘’He has his role cut out for him already. He is in charge of Tradermoni and condolence visits.’’

Really, what is Yemi Osinbajo’s detail in the government now, considering the recent staggering upshots? Has he been lame-ducked and functionally vasectomised?

The last time Nigeria had a vice-president with the potency to make and execute decisions was under the Obasanjo administration. The extensive economic programmes initiated by the administration were machined by former vice-president Atiku Abubakar – before the fall out.

Atiku supervised the privatisation of public enterprises, and truly wielded power as the second man in the hierarchy of authority.

In August, after inaugurating his cabinet, President Muhammadu Buhari instructed his ministers to report to him through Abba Kyari, his chief of staff. He also asked that all federal executive council matters be channelled to him through Boss Mustapha, the secretary to the government of the federation (SGF). Expectedly, this untoward warrant effectuated a furore among citizens.

On Monday, the president constituted an economic advisory council to replace the current economic management team headed by Osinbajo.

According to Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, ‘’the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) will advise the President on economic policy matters, including fiscal analysis, economic growth and a range of internal and global economic issues working with the relevant cabinet members and heads of monetary and fiscal agencies.’’

Also, the president has instructed Osinbajo to seek approvals for agencies under his supervision, henceforth.

Under the laws setting up the agencies, the president is empowered to give final approvals but this was not adhered to in the era of ‘’change’’. Perhaps it was politically convenient at the time.

READ MORE: https://thebelltimesng.com/2019/09/18/has-osinbajo-been-reduced-to-condolence-vice-president/

We should know if your father forefathers or anyone from your lineage dead alive even your unborn generation ever attain the post of a vice house owner talk more of the VP of the most populous blCk nation on earth.