Defence Minister Badaru Resigns Citing Health Concerns, Tinubu Accepts Exit

Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has officially resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet, citing health challenges as the reason for his decision.

Badaru tendered his resignation in a letter dated December 1 and addressed to President Tinubu. According to the letter, his exit takes immediate effect.

Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development in a statement on Monday, noting that President Tinubu has accepted the resignation and expressed gratitude for Badaru’s service to the nation.

“President Tinubu will likely inform the Senate of Badaru’s successor later this week,” Onanuga said.

Badaru, 63, previously served as governor of Jigawa State for two terms from 2015 to 2023 before being appointed Minister of Defence on August 21, 2023.

His resignation comes at a time President Tinubu has declared a national security emergency, with further details expected to be announced by the presidency in the coming days.