Tinubu sacks Edun, Dangiwa gives 48 hours to handover

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sacked two ministers in a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council, replacing them with immediate effect.

A memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, confirmed that Wale Edun and Ahmed Dangiwa are to exit their positions, with replacements already announced.

Edun, who served as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has been directed to hand over to Taiwo Oyedele, who previously served as Minister of State in the ministry.

In the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Rabe Darma has been named Minister-designate, while Dangiwa is expected to hand over to the Minister of State in the ministry.

The memo directed that all handover processes must be completed on or before Thursday, April 23, 2026.

 Akume said the reshuffle was aimed at “strengthening coordination within government and improving service delivery under the Renewed Hope Agenda.”

“These changes are aimed at strengthening cohesion, synergy in governance as well as achieving more impactful delivery on the economy to Nigerians, through the Renewed Hope Agenda,” the statement read.

He added that the president acted in line with Sections 147 and 148 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which empower him to appoint and reassign ministers.

Akume conveyed Tinubu’s appreciation to the outgoing ministers for their service to the nation, while wishing them success in their future endeavours.

He noted that the process of cabinet reinvigoration would remain “continuous” as the administration seeks improved performance across all sectors.