Former Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, has refuted claims circulating online that he resigned from the Federal Executive Council because he could not “stand and watch the U.S and Tinubu government bombing our brothers in the forest.”
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Badaru described the report as “malicious, false, and deliberately mischievous,” insisting that he never made such a comment, either personally or through any representative.
He said the fabricated claim was intended to damage his reputation, strain his relationship with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and generate unnecessary controversy around national security matters.
Badaru stressed that the true reasons for his resignation were formally communicated to the President and reported by credible media outlets.
He warned that any alternative narrative is “a complete falsehood engineered by mischief makers.”
The former minister reaffirmed his loyalty to President Tinubu and his commitment to Nigeria’s peace and stability.
He also pledged continued support for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), particularly as the country approaches the 2027 general elections.
Having served as Minister of Defence until his recent resignation, Badaru said he remains dedicated to the success of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Meanwhile, there are strong indications that former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, could succeed Badaru.
This speculation follows Musa’s recent meeting with President Tinubu, signaling a possible transition in the Ministry of Defence.
