Economic analyst Ephraim Njega has welcomed the High Court ruling that declared the appointment of certain presidential advisers unconstitutional, describing the practice as a waste of public resources.
In a statement shared on social media, Njega argued that while Cabinet Secretaries serve as principal advisers to the president, the additional appointees—often referred to as “advisers”—provide little value, serving instead as political rewards.
“These other blood suckers and joy riders add no value. It is a waste of public money,” he said.
Njega noted that advisory roles could be justified in rare cases where specific expertise is needed. However, he emphasized that the positions have been misused, turning public offices into instruments for political patronage.
“The president has continued to add more advisers despite promising to reduce their numbers after the Gen Z demonstrations. There seems to be no limit to how many advisers he can appoint,” Njega said.
The analyst also called for accountability, suggesting that advisers who benefited unlawfully from public funds should repay the money.
“This is a gross abuse of power. Public offices should not be converted into campaign tools,” he added.
The High Court’s ruling is expected to compel the government to review advisory appointments and align them with constitutional requirements.