Badaru Abubakar Denies Resignation Rumours Claiming He Opposed US And Tinubu’s Military Actions
Former Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has refuted online reports suggesting he resigned from office because he “could not stand and watch the US and Tinubu government bombing our brothers in the forest.”
In a statement on Wednesday, Badaru described the publication as false, malicious, and misleading. He stressed that neither he nor any authorised representative made such remarks.
“The report aims to damage my reputation, create friction between me and President Bola Tinubu, and generate unnecessary controversy,” he said.
Badaru clarified that the reasons for his resignation were formally communicated to the President and had already been made public through official channels.
He reaffirmed his commitment to Nigeria’s peace and stability and expressed continued support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The former minister urged the public to disregard the viral claims, calling them the work of mischief makers.
