I spoke to someone close to this. The speculation is that they are desperate to find the next leadership team as well as leader but not enough ministries to prove themselves. So they decide to create one.
There is no doubt that succession plan is not clear. He has to deliver one in 2016 and there is also an expectation that the PM will announce his departure after that GE.
There is no doubt that succession plan is not clear. He has to deliver one in 2016 and there is also an expectation that the PM will announce his departure after that GE.