Former Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has dismissed claims from an online publication that he resigned from the Federal Executive Council because he could not “stand and watch the U.S. and President Bola Tinubu government bombing our brothers in the forest.”
Naijaonpoint reports that Badaru, in his resignation letter, had cited health reasons for his decision to step down.
However, a report from an online publication stated otherwise.
Addressing the claims in a statement, Badaru stated that the report was malicious, false, and deliberately mischievous,” insisting he never made such a comment, either directly or through any representative.
He stated that the fabricated claim was intended to damage his reputation, strain his relationship with Tinubu, and create unnecessary controversy surrounding national security matters.
Badaru stressed that the genuine reasons for his resignation were formally conveyed to the President and publicly reported through credible media platforms, warning that any alternative narrative was “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 ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Badaru, who served as Minister of Defence until his recent resignation, said he remains dedicated to the success of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
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