The Presidency has announced the resignation of Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, attributing his departure to health reason.
The announcement was made by President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Onanuga in the statement said Abubakar resigned on Monday on health grounds.
He disclosed plan by the President to announce his replacement this week.
“In a letter dated December 1, sent to President Bola Tinubu, Abubakar said he was quitting on health grounds.
“President Tinubu has accepted the resignation and thanked Abubakar for his services to the nation.
“President Tinubu will likely inform the Senate of Badaru’s successor later this week,” the statement read.















