Disregard Reports Linking My Resignation To US Military Action – Mohammed Badaru

Mohammed Badaru

Former Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has debunked a viral publication claiming he resigned from office over alleged United States military operations in Nigeria. He recently described the report as a deliberate falsehood, and Nigerians have been reacting.

In a press statement released hours ago, Badaru revealed that the reports saying he quit because he cannot stand and watch the US and Tinubu government bombing our brothers in the forest are fake.

According to him, he stepped down due to health concerns, and the fabricated reports have been circulated to malign him and create friction between him and President Tinubu.

He stated that the brains behind the falsehood did it “to tarnish my hard-earned reputation, sow discord between me and the Commander-in-Chief, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and create needless distractions from the important work of governance.”

“My attention has been drawn to a malicious, false and baseless publication circulating online. I wish to state categorically and unequivocally that this publication is entirely false, deliberately mischievous, and did not originate from me or from any authorised representative acting on my behalf,” it read.

He further noted that the reasons for his resignation have been clearly communicated to Tinubu and made public.

Badaru concluded by saying that any suggestion of alternative motives should be completely disregarded by Nigerians.

“I wish to reassure President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the good people of Nigeria that I remain firmly committed to the peace, security and stability of our nation.

My loyalty to the President and unwavering support for the Renewed Hope Agenda remain intact,” he added.