Presidency, Defence Ministry Deny report of Minister of Defence’s Resignation
By Adetokunbo Fakeye
The Presidency and Ministry of Defence have denied an online report (not NigerianEcho) that Defence minister has resigned.
Presidential Spokesman, Dr Reuben Abati stated in a statement, “The report by an online medium earlier today that the Minister of Defence, Lt.-Gen Aliyu Gusau (rtd.) has resigned is untrue. General Gusau remains in Office as Minister of Defence”.
The minister absence at Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council, FEC meeting added to the speculation later in the dsy. But, the presidential spokesman said the minister’s absence from Wednesday’s meeting of the Federal Executive Council which was cited in support of the false report of his resignation was with the permission of President.
From the minister’s ministry, the director of press affairs, Shehu Makai in a statement said the report on Gusau’s alleged resignation was untrue.
“Our attention have been drawn to a media posting on the social network to the effect that the Honourable Minister of Defence, Lt Gen Aliyu Gusau has resigned; and wish to state, categorically, that the minister has not resign his appointment”.
