The Young Progressives Party (YPP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Malik Ado-Ibrahim, has urged President Bola Tinubu to reshuffle his cabinet, claiming the president is surrounded by the wrong team.

Speaking during an interview on Channels Television's Sunday Politics, Ado-Ibrahim criticized the composition of Tinubu's cabinet, suggesting that the president has been unable to translate his vision into reality due to the caliber of persons working with him.

"Now, in my own opinion, most of what the president has, as far as his cabinet is concerned, should be refreshed. They're done," Ado-Ibrahim stated.

The YPP chieftain emphasized the need for a more competent team to implement the president's plans. "There is no knowledge that you can have and just assume that nobody else has it. They're smarter people than I. I just have an opinion. So my opinion is, yes, he needs to freshen up this cabinet. He needs to give people more confidence," he added.

Ado-Ibrahim further stressed the importance of having administrators rather than just appointees in ministerial positions. "I think he needs to have a plan and get those who can implement those plans, not just give a guy a post and say, 'You're a health minister, go do healthy stuff.' You need an administrator," he explained.

The call for a cabinet reshuffle comes amid growing concerns about the effectiveness of the current administration in addressing Nigeria's economic challenges and implementing promised reforms.

Ado-Ibrahim's comments reflect a sentiment shared by some political observers who believe that a more capable team could help President Tinubu better deliver on his campaign promises and improve governance outcomes for Nigerians.