Sani Fagge Reveals Influential Cabals Misleading President Tinubu.
In a recent revelation, Kamilu Sani Fagge, a political scientist and professor at Bayero University, Kano, has highlighted the significant influence of cabals within President Bola Tinubu‘s administration. According to Fagge, these powerful groups are shielding the President from the public and heavily influencing government policies and decisions.
Speaking to Daily Trust, Fagge explained that while cabals, often referred to as kitchen cabinets or deep state members, exist globally, their interference in Nigeria’s governance is particularly pronounced. He noted that such groups rarely meddle in the day-to-day operations of governments elsewhere as they do in Nigeria.
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Fagge drew parallels with past administrations, pointing out that similar cabals were active during the tenures of former Presidents Umar Musa Yaradua and Muhammadu Buhari. He emphasized that the current cabals are composed of individuals close to President Tinubu, including personal acquaintances, family members, and former political allies.
“In many countries, there are formal and informal groups that influence the president, known as inner or kitchen cabinets. These confidants are usually very loyal and exert significant influence on presidential policies,” Fagge said. “Additionally, there is the concept of a deep state—a group of influential individuals close to the government.”
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He further explained that in other countries, these groups are often formally recognized and appointed to positions of influence. However, in Nigeria, these cabals tend to shield the president from the public, dictating public policies and isolating the president from the electorate.
Fagge recalled instances from Nigeria’s history, such as during Yaradua’s illness when powerful individuals concealed the true situation from the public, and during Buhari’s tenure when a cabal directed state policies, sometimes bypassing constitutionally recognized institutions.
