The Presidency has dismissed reports alleging that
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sacked former Finance Minister Wale Edun and former
Minister of Housing and Urban Development Ahmed Musa Dangiwa.
In a statement issued on Tuesday night, presidential
media aide Bayo Onanuga clarified that both officials voluntarily left the
Federal Executive Council.
According to the statement, Wale Edun resigned on
health grounds after recently facing medical challenges. He reportedly
submitted his resignation on his 70th birthday and expressed gratitude to the
President for the opportunity to serve under the administration’s economic
reform agenda.
The statement added that Edun, before his exit was
officially announced by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the
Federation, visited the Presidential Villa for a valedictory meeting with the
President, where they held discussions lasting about an hour.
Similarly, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa also tendered his
resignation and appreciated the President for the chance to serve in
government.
The Presidency stated that President Tinubu commended
both former ministers for their contributions to ongoing economic reforms and
wished them success in their future endeavours.
It further disclosed that the President has directed
the new Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, to continue strengthening fiscal
reforms and advancing economic policies with greater efficiency and innovation.
In addition, the statement revealed that a new nominee
for the Ministry of Housing, Muttaqha Rabe Darma, will be forwarded to the
Senate for confirmation in due course.
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