Mohammed Badaru, former minister of defence, says a viral publication alleging he resigned over military operations is “entirely false”.
Badaru announced his resignation in a letter dated December
1 and sent to President Bola Tinubu, citing health reasons.
In a statement on Wednesday, Badaru said his attention was
drawn to an online post claiming he resigned because he “cannot stand and watch
the US and Tinubu government bombing our brothers in the forest”.
He said the claim was invented to smear his name, adding
that the authors of the post intended to drive a wedge between him and Tinubu.
“My attention has been drawn to a malicious, false and
baseless publication circulating online, alleging that I stated I resigned as
minister of defence because I ‘cannot stand and watch the US and Tinubu
government bombing our brothers in the forest’,” he said.
“I wish to state categorically and unequivocally that this
publication is entirely false, deliberately mischievous, and did not originate
from me or from any authorised representative acting on my behalf.
“The intent behind this fabrication is clear: to tarnish my
hard-earned reputation, sow discord between me and the Commander-in-Chief, His
Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and create needless distractions
from the important work of governance.”
Badaru added that his genuine reasons for stepping down had
already been formally conveyed to the president and made public.
“The true and valid reasons for my resignation were formally
communicated to Mr President and subsequently made known to the public through
conventional and social media platforms,” he said.
“Any suggestion of an alternative or inflammatory motive is
a complete falsehood engineered by mischief-makers.”
The former minister pledged continued loyalty to the
president and support for the ruling party.
“I wish to reassure President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the
leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the good people of
Nigeria that I remain firmly committed to the peace, security and stability of
our nation,” he said.
“My loyalty to the President and unwavering support for the
Renewed Hope Agenda remain intact.
“I also reaffirm my full dedication to the continued success
of our great party, the APC, at all levels, particularly as we approach the
2027 general elections.”
Following his exit, Tinubu appointed Christopher Musa as defence minister.
Musa was confirmed by
the senate after his on Wednesday.
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