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BREAKING: Tinubu Reshuffles Cabinet, Drops Wale Edun, Names Oyedele Finance Minister
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council, removing the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, from the cabinet.
The development was disclosed in an official memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume.
Oyedele Takes Over Finance Ministry
According to the memo, Taiwo Oyedele has been appointed as the new Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, replacing Edun.
Oyedele, who previously served as Minister of State in the ministry, has been directed to assume duties immediately, with all handover processes to be completed by April 23, 2026.
Changes in Housing Ministry
In the Housing and Urban Development Ministry, Dangiwa has been asked to step down, while Muttaqha Rabe Darmaha has been named as minister-designate.
The outgoing minister has been instructed to hand over to the Minister of State pending the confirmation of the new nominee.
Reason for Reshuffle
Explaining the decision, Akume said the move is aimed at strengthening governance and improving policy delivery.
“These changes are aimed at strengthening cohesion, synergy in governance as well as achieving more impactful delivery on the economy to Nigerians, through the Renewed Hope Agenda,” he stated.
He added that the President exercised his constitutional powers under Sections 147 and 148 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
Presidency Thanks Outgoing Ministers
President Tinubu expressed appreciation to the affected ministers for their service, wishing them well in their future endeavours.
The government also signaled that further adjustments could follow as part of ongoing efforts to reposition the administration.
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