Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has resigned with immediate effect, citing health challenges. President Tinubu has accepted his resignation as the nation faces a declared security emergency
Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Resigns Amid National Security Emergency, Cites Health Grounds
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his position with immediate effect, marking a major shake-up in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s security cabinet at a time the country is battling heightened insecurity.
Badaru’s resignation was confirmed on Monday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in an interview with Channels Television. According to Onanuga, the minister stepped down on health grounds.
In a resignation letter dated December 1 and addressed to President Tinubu, Badaru formally announced his exit from office. Onanuga said the President has accepted the resignation and expressed appreciation for the former minister’s service to the nation.
“President Tinubu accepted Abubakar’s resignation and thanked him for his services to the nation,” Onanuga stated.
A State House press release later reaffirmed the development, noting that the minister’s departure takes effect immediately.
Sources within the presidency told Newsheadline247 that the President is expected to notify the Senate of a new ministerial nominee within the week.
Badaru, 63, previously served two terms as governor of Jigawa State between 2015 and 2023 before his appointment as Defence Minister on August 21, 2023.
His resignation comes at a sensitive moment, following President Tinubu’s recent declaration of a national security emergency—an announcement expected to be followed by a detailed policy outline in the coming days.
The nation now awaits the President’s next move as the defence portfolio becomes vacant amid escalating security challenges. Read More
