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BREAKING: Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Resigns From Tinubu Cabinet

In a letter dated December 1 and addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Badaru cited health challenges as the reason for his decision to step down.

Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru has resigned from Tinubu’s Cabinet.

 

NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has tendered his resignation with immediate effect.

In a letter dated December 1 and addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Badaru cited health challenges as the reason for his decision to step down.

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According to the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu has accepted the resignation and expressed gratitude to Badaru for his contributions to national security during his time in office.

The President is expected to formally notify the Senate and announce a replacement later this week.

Badaru Abubakar, 63, served as Governor of Jigawa State for two terms between 2015 and 2023 before he was appointed Defence Minister on August 21, 2023.

His resignation comes at a critical moment, as President Tinubu recently declared a national security emergency, with further details on the framework and implementation expected soon.

NewsOnline Nigeria

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