ABUJA – In a sudden cabinet change, the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has tendered his resignation with immediate effect.
The resignation was confirmed on Monday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. He stated that Badaru resigned on health grounds.
The minister’s resignation letter, dated December 1, 2025, was addressed directly to President Bola Tinubu. The development creates a vacancy at the helm of the nation’s defence apparatus amidst ongoing security challenges.
No immediate successor has been announced. The presidency is expected to commence the process of appointing a new minister to oversee the critical defence portfolio.
Disclaimer: This report is based on official confirmation from the Presidency. Details regarding the Minister’s health or the timeline for appointing a successor have not been publicly disclosed. This article presents the known facts as of publication.
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