Columnist Ugoji Egbujo has criticised the presidency of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alleging patterns of carelessness, clumsiness and corruption in governance that weaken public confidence and ethical standards.
Egbujo outlined his concerns in a column titled “Is Tinubu’s Presidency Careless, Clumsy and Corrupt?” published on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
The column focuses on recent presidential actions that, according to Egbujo, reflect deeper administrative failings rather than isolated errors.
Egbujo cited what he described as disorganisation and lack of accountability in key appointments and policy actions during the Tinubu administration.
Egbujo singled out the handling of ambassadorial nominations as an example of what he termed poor judgment and administrative laxity.
He said that after ostensibly compiling a list of nominees for diplomatic postings, the presidency left the list dormant for an extended period before resubmitting it to the Senate with apparent modifications.
Among the nominations he referenced was that of a deceased former senator, which Egbujo said should have been a source of national embarrassment and demanded accountability.
The columnist also criticised the presidency’s handling of some appointments ahead of foreign engagements.
He said the initial announcement of four ambassadorial postings ahead of an official visit to Turkey included a name not present on the original list sent to the Senate, prompting public outrage and a government reversal that was attributed to an “administrative mix-up.”
Egbujo characterised such incidents as more than mere incompetence, arguing they reflect a “transactional presidency” that normalises avoidable blunders and erodes trust in governance.
He linked perceived ethical shortcomings to past controversial actions, citing the initial pardon and later reversal of clemency extended to high-profile individuals as emblematic of what he sees as inconsistent standards.
Egbujo wrote that the presidency “must be watched – closely and relentlessly” because, in his view, it “moves like a blind man navigating unfamiliar terrain with a stick,” suggesting officials rely on public reaction to correct governance missteps rather than proactive oversight.
The column reflects broader public debates in Nigeria over governance performance and ethical leadership at the highest levels of government.
While opinion pieces do not represent factual reporting, Egbujo’s commentary taps into ongoing scrutiny of administrative practices under the Tinubu administration, including debates on diplomatic appointments and executive decision-making processes.
Critics and supporters alike often reference these incidents in discussions around public trust and institutional accountability.
Ugoji Egbujo’s column alleges that the Tinubu presidency has exhibited a combination of administrative missteps, ethical lapses and policy inconsistencies that warrant vigilant public and institutional oversight.
The reportage of these claims’ highlights continuing national discourse over executive conduct and governance standards during President Tinubu’s term.
