Dalung Explodes: “We Know More Than What Government Is Telling Nigerians” Over Edun Comment

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has expressed scepticism over the reported resignation of Finance Minister, Wale Edun, from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Presidency had earlier announced that Edun voluntarily stepped down on his 70th birthday due to health reasons and later paid a farewell visit to President Tinubu at the State House before his exit.

However, speaking in an interview with Trust TV on Friday, Dalung said he personally knows Edun and considers him a man of integrity.

He argued that Edun was not well-suited to the political environment around Tinubu, suggesting that his departure was unavoidable due to conflicting values.

Dalung said, “Wale Edun is somebody who has integrity. He’s a misfit into a political arrangement like the one we have in place.”

“I think he tolerated it to the extent that his integrity was going to break and he had to throw in the towel.”

While acknowledging the official explanation of health challenges, Dalung said he believes there is more to the story than what has been made public.

He stated, “What we know is more than what they are trying to tell Nigerians.”

“Nobody is as close to Wale Edun as to Bola Tinubu. He has been with Tinubu for a very long time. And if he could be handled in this manner, there’s nobody jumping around Tinubu.”

Describing Edun as one of the finest Nigerians he has worked with, Dalung recalled their past interactions.

“When I was a minister, he visited me every day in my office. He’s one of the best Nigerians. When he was appointed minister, I wanted to tell him that I don’t envy him,” he said.

Dalung also noted that their personal relationship has since weakened, alleging that Edun stopped taking his calls after assuming office.

“The day they inaugurated him, he has not picked my call. I didn’t want to bother about that because I wanted to allow him to finish with his Tinubu minister. When he finished, we’ll continue with our friendship,” he added.

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