The Digest:
President Bola Tinubu sacked Finance Minister Wale Edun following months of tension over poor capital budget releases and a heated altercation at a Federal Executive Council meeting on December 10, 2025. Insiders said Edun raised his voice at the president during the meeting, prompting the president's aide to advise him against it. The tension stemmed from widespread complaints about low capital budget releases, with lawmakers accusing Edun of "zero implementation" of the 2025 capital budget.
Key Points:
- Edun was a former commissioner under Tinubu in Lagos, making the fallout significant.
- Lawmakers cited funding shortages and unpaid contractors across MDAs.
- Tinubu devolved some of Edun's responsibilities after the December altercation.
- Edun flew to Lagos to pacify the president but found his access restricted.
- The appointment of Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State in March signalled Edun's exit.
Sources: Premium Times, Daily Trust
