A former Political Adviser to the President in the office of former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Babafemi Ojudu, has singled out the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, for praise over what he called the latter’s yeoman’s job, saying the administration of President Bola Tinubu was plagued with ‘too many miscasts’.
Ojudu, a former ally of President Tinubu, who disclosed this in a post on his Facebook page on Saturday morning, said Alake deserved the commendation for making an effort and choosing not to cast blame on the Igbos or pointing fingers at the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for the country’s woes.
The journalist turned politician noted that it was imperative to place the right people in the right positions, citing ‘successful governments’ worldwide. He specifically pointed at the Tinubu government, accusing it of ‘wrong casting’, which, according to him, has stifled progress and caused frustration.
Ojudu wrote: “Well done, Dele. At least you’re making an effort instead of casting blame on the Igbos or pointing fingers at Peter Obi for the country’s woes. You should be doing more of this—maybe even move to the information ministry to engage Nigerians regularly. The administration is plagued with too many miscasts.
“It’s imperative to place the right people in the right positions. Look at successful governments worldwide. When competent leaders are at the helm, societies flourish. Think of Singapore under Lee Kuan Yew or Germany under Angela Merkel. Their administrations thrived because they put capable, visionary leaders in key roles.
“Conversely, the dangers of wrong casting are stark. Misplaced officials lead to inefficiency, corruption, and public distrust. Venezuela’s decline under Maduro, despite its oil wealth, is a cautionary tale. Leadership missteps have plunged it into economic chaos and humanitarian crisis.
“In this government, wrong casting stifles progress and breeds frustration. We need to champion meritocracy, placing individuals based on competence and integrity, not tribal or political affiliations. Only then can we steer our nation toward prosperity and restore faith in governance.”
