Fresh Twist As Presidency Denies Sacking Of Wale Edun And Ahmed Dangiwa

In a statement issued Wednesday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said Edun formally submitted his resignation on health grounds before the announcement of his replacement.

According to the statement, Edun, who turned 70 on Monday and has reportedly been dealing with health challenges, submitted his resignation letter on his birthday, expressing gratitude to the President for the opportunity to serve.

In his letter, he described his service in the administration as a privilege and praised the government’s reform agenda, while wishing the President success moving forward.

The Presidency also disclosed that before the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation announced his exit on Tuesday, Edun paid a valedictory visit to President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, where they held a lengthy discussion before he departed to focus on private business interests.

Onanuga also said Dangiwa similarly stepped down voluntarily and thanked the President for the chance to serve in government.

Before his ministerial appointment in 2023, Dangiwa had served as Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank and as Secretary to the Katsina State Government.

The statement further highlighted Edun’s long career in public service and finance, including his time as Lagos State Commissioner for Finance under then Governor Bola Tinubu, his work at the World Bank, and his role in founding major financial institutions.

According to the Presidency, President Tinubu expressed appreciation to both Edun and Dangiwa for their contributions to the administration’s economic reform programme and wished them success in their future pursuits.

The statement also said the President has charged the new Finance Minister, Taiwo Oyedele, to build on ongoing reforms and push forward the government’s fiscal and economic agenda with greater focus and innovation.

It added that Tinubu will soon forward the nomination of Muttaqha Rabe Darma as the new Housing Minister to the Senate for confirmation.