The Presidency has debunked the report by an online news platform alleging that President Bola Tinubu is planning to replace the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun.
Contrary to the report that the Minister has been flown abroad for medical treatment, the Presidency said that he is in his Abuja home recuperating after falling ill.
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the Minister is receiving medical care in Nigeria.
“Yes, he’s indisposed. Wale Edun is about 69 years old. He suddenly fell ill. As we are talking, he is in Nigeria. He is recuperating. He’s around
This was followed by reports that President Tinubu was considering replacing the minister after reports of his ill health emerged late last week.
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