According to reporting by The Cable on political movements, at least four members of President Tinubu’s cabinet are reportedly preparing to resign their positions to focus on their 2027 gubernatorial ambitions. This early maneuvering is expected to trigger a significant cabinet reshuffle as the President seeks to fill vacancies with individuals focused on governance rather than local politics.
The ministers, whose identities remain a subject of intense speculation in the capital, are said to be under pressure from their home state stakeholders to begin grassroots mobilization. This development comes as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and international observers begin to turn their focus toward the 2027 general election cycle.
The potential exits offer President Tinubu an opportunity to bring in new “technocratic” blood or reward loyalists who helped stabilize the administration during the initial economic reforms. Sources suggest the reshuffle could happen as early as next quarter to minimize disruptions to government policy implementation.
Validation for this story comes from The Punch, which noted that “fresh political calculations ahead of the 2027 general elections may trigger changes in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet,” and Nigerian Tribune, which reported that “former Commonwealth SG Emeka Anyaoku warned of the need for credible preparations ahead of the 2027 polls.”
Echotitbits take: The “2027 Fever” is hitting earlier than usual. If four ministers leave now, it could stall ongoing projects in their respective ministries. On the flip side, this allows Tinubu to weed out those whose focus has shifted from “Renewed Hope” to “Renewed Ambition.”
Source: The Cable – https://www.thecable.ng/newspaper-headlines-four-ministers-to-quit-tinubus-cabinet-over-2027-elections/, March 7, 2026
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