The Presidency has dismissed reports suggesting that President Bola Tinubu was planning to replace the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, following his recent illness.
According to the PunchOnline, multiple sources within the Presidential Villa confirmed on Sunday that Edun, 69, was recuperating at his residence in Abuja and being attended to by Nigerian doctors.
“Yes, he’s indisposed. He’s sick, which is a bit serious, but it’s not a stroke,” a senior official said, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to comment publicly.
“As I’m talking to you, he’s in his house. He has not been flown anywhere. Of course, he might seek medical attention elsewhere if the doctors say it is necessary. So, it’s not true that he has a stroke,” the source clarified.
Another official confirmed that while the minister’s condition was being closely monitored, there was no plans by the President to name a replacement.
“He’s being attended to by Nigerian doctors. They’re still monitoring him. If he needs medical care outside Nigeria, he will go. But he’s still at home,” the source said. “There are no plans to replace him.”
