The Presidency has clarified that former Finance Minister Wale Edun and former Housing Minister Ahmed Musa Dangiwa voluntarily resigned from the Federal Executive Council, insisting that neither was sacked by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Presidency clears air on ministerial changes
In a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, it was confirmed that both ministers formally tendered their resignation letters before their exits were announced.
The statement explained that Edun, who recently turned 70, stepped down due to health-related concerns, while Dangiwa also resigned, expressing appreciation to the President for the opportunity to serve in the cabinet.
Edun’s farewell and final engagement
According to the Presidency, Wale Edun submitted his resignation on Monday, the same day he marked his 70th birthday, while also thanking Tinubu for the privilege of serving under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“It has been a pleasure and privilege to serve your administration and the Renewed Hope Agenda,” Edun wrote, adding that Nigeria had become “stronger, more resilient and more internationally respected” under Tinubu’s leadership.
He later paid a valedictory visit to the President at the Villa, where he held an hour-long private discussion before stepping away from government duties.
Dangiwa’s background and resignation
Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, an architect and former Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank, also confirmed his resignation, thanking the President for the opportunity to serve in the Federal Executive Council since his appointment in August 2023.
Before joining the cabinet, Dangiwa served as Secretary to the Katsina State Government and held key roles in housing administration at the federal level.
Presidency praises outgoing ministers
President Tinubu expressed appreciation to both men for their contributions to ongoing economic and housing reforms, describing their service as significant to the administration’s policy direction.
He also urged new appointees to deepen reforms and maintain focus on fiscal discipline, innovation, and economic stability.
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