Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, is recuperating in his Abuja home after falling ill, and there are no plans by President Bola Tinubu to replace him, Presidency confirmed.
“Yes, he’s indisposed. He’s sick, which is a bit serious, but it’s not stroke,” an anonymous source within the Presidency said.
“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 that is necessary. So, it’s not true that he has a stroke.
“He doesn’t have a stroke, which is why we put it in the statement that he is indisposed.”
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, also said the Minister is receiving medical care in Nigeria.
“Yes, he’s indisposed. Wale Edun is about 69 years old. He suddenly fell ill. As we are talking, he is in Nigeria. He is recuperating. He’s around,” Onanuga said.
The Presidency’s comments follows reports by The Whistler that President Tinubu was considering replacing the minister after reports of his ill health emerged late last week.
As at press time, the Finance Ministry is yet to issue its official position.
