2027: Sanction underperforming officials
BAT Ideological Group has sought political consequences for underperforming public office holders, urging President Bola Tinubu to deny them opportunities to return to office. In an open letter signed by
BAT Ideological Group has sought political consequences for underperforming public office holders, urging President Bola Tinubu to deny them opportunities to return to office.
In an open letter signed by Convener, Bamidele Atoyebi, the group said the election cycle provides a critical opportunity to enforce accountability across all levels of government.
It argued elected officials who fail to translate increased federal allocations and resources into visible development projects should not be rewarded with party tickets or re-election bids.
Atoyebi stressed poor governance has contributed to insecurity, weak healthcare systems, and inadequate infrastructure, adding such failures should carry political costs.
He urged the President to extend accountability measures beyond governors to include ministers, heads of ministries, departments and agencies, National Assembly, and council chairmen.
Denying underperforming officials political opportunities, it said, will be a deterrent and compel leaders to prioritise service.
The letter noted concerns on management of security votes, disinvestment in rural infrastructure, and insufficient support for healthcare and education, which negatively impact citizens.
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While reaffirming its support for the administration, the group emphasised the need for decisive action to ensure public office holders are held responsible for their performance.
BAT-IG added that enforcing political accountability would strengthen governance and align leadership outcomes with public expectations.
“The time is ripe for the hunter to be hunted. It is time for the President to deploy his legendary political sagacity to hold these leaders accountable. We urge President Tinubu to use this electioneering period to demand scorecards worthy of good governance. Let it be known that if their projects do
not match their monthly paychecks, they should be shown the way out as that makes them bad managers of much needed resources. Their political dreams should be cut short.
”Let them understand that there is a time for everything under the sun: a time to work, and a time for that work to be accounted for. Let them feel the pains you feel when they fail to deliver on promises and expectations which in the long run, tend to blight your good works and intentions,” it said.
