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Re: Most Powerful People In Pres Tinubu's Govt by MaziObinnaokija: 5:42pm On Oct 28, 2025
cool cheesy grin cheesy grin. GOD BLESS YOU
simpleseyi:
They are busy at their work and not wandering all over the internet like you
Re: Most Powerful People In Pres Tinubu's Govt by 8686(m): 5:47pm On Oct 28, 2025
ZACH !!!
Re: Most Powerful People In Pres Tinubu's Govt by chiboycue: 5:53pm On Oct 28, 2025
OracleJay411:
THE PRESIDENT'S MEN

The power structure within Tinubu's administration is a complex web of formal positions and informal relationships based on decades of trust, loyalty, and political alliances. Key influential figures include:

Oluremi Tinubu (First Lady): As the president's wife and a former senator, she wields "soft power" and has a significant, influential role as a critical support system and proxy within the government's initiatives.

Kashim Shettima (Vice President): He plays a significant role, particularly in economic matters, and is a trusted confidant whom the President considers a key member of his "think-tank".

Femi Gbajabiamila (Chief of Staff): As a long-time mentee and the president's gatekeeper, he controls access to the President, manages appointments, and coordinates much of the presidency's operations, making him a central figure in the power structure.

Wale Edun (Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy) and Yemi Cardoso (Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria): The government's economic policies largely revolve around these two figures, who are trusted by Tinubu from their time working together in the Lagos State government.

Nyesom Wike (Minister of the Federal Capital Territory - FCT): Though a member of the opposition party (PDP), Wike is one of the most powerful ministers due to his strong personal relationship with Tinubu and his control over the politics in the oil-rich Rivers State, which he has leveraged to the president's advantage.

Nuhu Ribadu (National Security Adviser): He is one of the few people who consistently has the President's ear on critical national security matters.

Seyi Tinubu: The President's son is also a power center, particularly among the youth demographic and some ministers who are said to defer to him on certain issues.
President Bola Tinubu's first daughter, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, who also holds the title of Iyaloja-General of Nigeria should be included in your list.
Re: Most Powerful People In Pres Tinubu's Govt by Jayhome24: 6:01pm On Oct 28, 2025
Pls why Seyi Tinubu, can't you guys leave this boy alone?

His father is the president and I don't expect any sane person to think Seyi should be hidding himself.

Free Seyi abeg. Na wetin?
Re: Most Powerful People In Pres Tinubu's Govt by Ekaka14: 6:05pm On Oct 28, 2025
OracleJay411:
THE PRESIDENT'S MEN

The power structure within Tinubu's administration is a complex web of formal positions and informal relationships based on decades of trust, loyalty, and political alliances. Key influential figures include:

Oluremi Tinubu (First Lady): As the president's wife and a former senator, she wields "soft power" and has a significant, influential role as a critical support system and proxy within the government's initiatives.

Kashim Shettima (Vice President): He plays a significant role, particularly in economic matters, and is a trusted confidant whom the President considers a key member of his "think-tank".

Femi Gbajabiamila (Chief of Staff): As a long-time mentee and the president's gatekeeper, he controls access to the President, manages appointments, and coordinates much of the presidency's operations, making him a central figure in the power structure.

Wale Edun (Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy) and Yemi Cardoso (Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria): The government's economic policies largely revolve around these two figures, who are trusted by Tinubu from their time working together in the Lagos State government.

Nyesom Wike (Minister of the Federal Capital Territory - FCT): Though a member of the opposition party (PDP), Wike is one of the most powerful ministers due to his strong personal relationship with Tinubu and his control over the politics in the oil-rich Rivers State, which he has leveraged to the president's advantage.

Nuhu Ribadu (National Security Adviser): He is one of the few people who consistently has the President's ear on critical national security matters.

Seyi Tinubu: The President's son is also a power center, particularly among the youth demographic and some ministers who are said to defer to him on certain issues.
The pictures of the last two though....why their faces come burn like roasted corn wey tinubu forget for fire grin
Re: Most Powerful People In Pres Tinubu's Govt by Bimpe29(m): 6:07pm On Oct 28, 2025
They're but James Faleke is conspicuously missing
Re: Most Powerful People In Pres Tinubu's Govt by MemphitzDgreat1(m): 6:08pm On Oct 28, 2025
ChoCho54:
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You nor add Yarimo and Helinues??

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Re: Most Powerful People In Pres Tinubu's Govt by bankyblue(m): 6:08pm On Oct 28, 2025
runningriot:
Even though you specifically said in Tinubu's government i.e his appointees, it will be inconsequential and very much short noted if you didn't mention James Falake. Rumor has it that Falake is the most influential underdog and juggernaut in Tinubu's administration.
You are very on point sir, James is the most powerful among them all, but I will never see him on TV
Re: Most Powerful People In Pres Tinubu's Govt by yarimo(m): 6:11pm On Oct 28, 2025
MemphitzDgreat1:
You nor add Yarimo and Helinues??

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shay our user name is our real name abi ? Dey play
Re: Most Powerful People In Pres Tinubu's Govt by naturefellow(m): 6:44pm On Oct 28, 2025
ChoCho54:
Op, where's seunmsg, maziobinnaokija,beerfraud, legendhero, zerozero, lege, freestuffsng, ofemannnu naptu1&2, pakute, Reno, thundafayamods, okoroawusa, ngenekwenu, chimookigwe,maknsukkabread etc in that your list? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
missed helinues
Re: Most Powerful People In Pres Tinubu's Govt by livinbygrace: 6:53pm On Oct 28, 2025
runningriot:
Even though you specifically said in Tinubu's government i.e his appointees, it will be inconsequential and very much short noted if you didn't mention James Falake. Rumor has it that Falake is the most influential underdog and juggernaut in Tinubu's administration.
He was even the one that bought the Apc presidential form on behalf of the president. prior to the deadline
Re: Most Powerful People In Pres Tinubu's Govt by alezzy13: 7:04pm On Oct 28, 2025
For me the 3 most influential are:

Madam Remi - I mean she shares the same bed (I would assume) with Tinubu. She basically has his attention 247

Gbajamiala - as CoS, he gets to decide who and who does not see the president. Clearly wields enormous influence.

Seyi - Yes!

Notable mentions of course are Edun, Faleke, Onanuga and of course Alake who have been with him for many years.
Re: Most Powerful People In Pres Tinubu's Govt by femi4: 7:22pm On Oct 28, 2025
OnionBandit:
The list isn't complete without the FIRS boss

Zaccheus himself

You guys have no idea
Wetin that one sabi about politics. We are talking about the real power house
Re: Most Powerful People In Pres Tinubu's Govt by AfonjaPriest: 7:33pm On Oct 28, 2025
If all these people are arrested tomorrow by a different regime, yorubad people will start shouting 'victimization'.
Re: Most Powerful People In Pres Tinubu's Govt by Uchesis: 7:41pm On Oct 28, 2025
Kobicove:
Remove Wike?

Do you even know what you are saying.

For your info Wike is perhaps the only one who actually earned a right to be on the list!
Wike will be useless to Tinuubu after 2027
Re: Most Powerful People In Pres Tinubu's Govt by success1smyn(m): 8:01pm On Oct 28, 2025
helinues:
If Olusegun Osoba and baba Akande are not on the list, then the list is incomplete
Those you mentioned are not in his Government.
Re: Most Powerful People In Pres Tinubu's Govt by success1smyn(m): 8:03pm On Oct 28, 2025
Dotherightthing:
Baba Akande bawo?

He went with Buhari and Aregbe...
No
Re: Most Powerful People In Pres Tinubu's Govt by success1smyn(m): 8:05pm On Oct 28, 2025
MyMouth:
What really happened to Bisi Akandehuh He was always with tinubu, laughing upandan before tinubu became president, now he is nowhere to be found
Alande is an Old man, playing the role of elder statesman. He is mostly at his home in Ola but occasionally travel to Abuja to visit the president. He even said in an interview months ago that Tinubu is asking him for more frequent visits to the villa.
Re: Most Powerful People In Pres Tinubu's Govt by Emdebby2: 8:38pm On Oct 28, 2025
We are nothing but pencils in the hands of the creator.
Re: Most Powerful People In Pres Tinubu's Govt by Kobicove(m): 11:17pm On Oct 28, 2025
Uchesis:
Wike will be useless to Tinuubu after 2027
So you think Wike is so foolish that he won't first negotiate a solid deal for himself before helping Tinubu win the 2027 election? undecided
Re: Most Powerful People In Pres Tinubu's Govt by Okunade09012: 11:43pm On Oct 28, 2025
Re: Most Powerful People In Pres Tinubu's Govt by Uchesis: 6:24am On Oct 29, 2025
Kobicove:
So you think Wike is so foolish that he won't first negotiate a solid deal for himself before helping Tinubu win the 2027 election? undecided
You are right.

Wike may be president in 2039.

Before that time Tinuubu will be 6 feet under.


grin grin
Re: Most Powerful People In Pres Tinubu's Govt by Ofemannnu: 6:48am On Oct 29, 2025
ChoCho54:
Op, where's seunmsg, maziobinnaokija,beerfraud, legendhero, zerozero, lege, freestuffsng, ofemannnu naptu1&2, pakute, Reno, thundafayamods, okoroawusa, ngenekwenu, chimookigwe,maknsukkabread etc in that your list? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ipob Abakaleke list.
Re: Most Powerful People In Pres Tinubu's Govt by callmenazarene: 6:53am On Oct 29, 2025
If my name is not mentioned to be no. 1, then the list is inconsequential, null and void.
Re: Most Powerful People In Pres Tinubu's Govt by MaziObinnaokija: 7:00am On Oct 29, 2025
ChoCho54:
Op, where's seunmsg, maziobinnaokija,beerfraud, legendhero, zero8zero, lege, freestuffsng, ofemannnu naptu2 1&2 grin, pakute, Reno, thundafayamods, okoroawusa, ngenekwenu, chimookigwe,maknsukkabread etc in that your list? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Re: Most Powerful People In Pres Tinubu's Govt by Pharaoh4rin(m): 8:32am On Oct 29, 2025
Emmanuel Macron
Fashola
Olanipeku &
Seyi

They working underground
Re: Most Powerful People In Pres Tinubu's Govt by Vendor939: 10:16am On Oct 29, 2025
Most strongest in this order
1. Oluremi Tinubu
2. Seyi Tinubu
3. Femi Gbajabiamila
4. Wale Edun
5. Yemi Cardosa
6. Nuhu Ribadu
7. Nyesom Wike
8. Kashim Shetima
Re: Most Powerful People In Pres Tinubu's Govt by runningriot: 12:49pm On Oct 29, 2025
livinbygrace:
He was even the one that bought the Apc presidential form on behalf of the president. prior to the deadline
You are not wrong, that was why
the president has to single him out on his thanksgiving when he won his elections.
Re: Most Powerful People In Pres Tinubu's Govt by ChoCho54(f): 10:10pm On Nov 02, 2025
naturefellow:
missed helinues
Low budget zombie be that one.
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