President Tinubu Removes Finance, Housing Ministers Edun, Dangiwa in Cabinet Shake-Up
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu executes a decisive cabinet reshuffle, axing two key ministers, Wale Edun and Ahmed Musa Dangiwa. The move sees Taiwo Oyedele step up to Finance, while Muttaqha Rabe Darma takes on the Housing brief, signalling Tinubu's intent to inject new energy into his economic and urban development agenda.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu executes a significant cabinet reshuffle, dropping two prominent ministers from his Federal Executive Council. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, and Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, are out, effective immediately. This decisive action underscores Tinubu's resolve to recalibrate his administration's economic and urban development strategies ahead of the 2027 election cycle.
The changes, communicated through a memo signed by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, outline the new appointments. Taiwo Oyedele, previously Minister of State for Finance, now assumes the full portfolio as the substantive Minister of Finance. For the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Rabe Darma (PhD) steps in as the new ministerial nominee and designate.
The presidential directive mandates all outgoing ministers to complete their handover processes by the close of business on Thursday, April 23, 2026. This includes Dangiwa, who must transfer responsibilities to the Minister of State within his ministry, ensuring a seamless transition of duties.
Driving the Renewed Hope Agenda
Akume clarifies the President's rationale, stating these adjustments aim to strengthen cohesion and synergy within government. The ultimate objective is to achieve more impactful delivery on the economy for Nigerians, aligning directly with the administration's flagship “Renewed Hope Agenda.” This move indicates a premium on performance and alignment with the President’s vision.
Tinubu's authority for these changes stems from Sections 147 and 148 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended. The President extends his gratitude to the departing ministers for their service to the nation and wishes them success in future endeavours.
The SGF's memo further assures remaining cabinet members that this “reinvigoration process” is not a one-off event. It is continuous, suggesting ongoing evaluation and potential future adjustments as the administration strives to optimize its governance machinery. This keeps everyone on notice.
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