... Why Yar’Adua plans cabinet reshuffle - Nigerian Tribune

THE government of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua is now set to take the fast lane in performance following its resolve to bring in fresh hands to galvanise its activities in a cabinet reshuffle which it is currently proposing.

The need for cabinet reshuffle by the president according to findings is necessitated by reported low performances of most of the current cabinet members, a development considered as inimical to the application of the president’s 7-point agenda.

According to investigations, the proposed cabinet shake up was required more for the need to accommodate members of the opposition parties who had subscribed to idea of Government of National Unity propagated by the President shortly after he assumed office in May 29. Full Story