The Presidency has clarified that former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and former Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, resigned from their positions and were not sacked, as widely speculated.
In a statement, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, explained that Edun voluntarily tendered his resignation, citing health reasons, before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced his replacement.
Edun, who recently turned 70, reportedly submitted his resignation letter on his birthday after battling health challenges. He also paid a valedictory visit to the President at the Presidential Villa, where they held a private meeting before he stepped down to focus on his personal business interests.
Similarly, Dangiwa resigned from his role and expressed appreciation to the President for the opportunity to serve in the Federal Executive Council. Before his appointment in August 2023, he served as Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank and as Secretary to the Katsina State Government.
President Tinubu commended both men for their service and contributions to the administration’s economic reform agenda, wishing them success in their future endeavors.
Meanwhile, the President has appointed Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of Finance, urging him to consolidate ongoing reforms and drive the country’s fiscal and economic objectives with renewed focus and innovation.
He is also expected to forward the nomination of Muttaqha Rabe Darma as Minister of Housing to the Senate for confirmation.
