Minister of Defence Mohammed Abubakar has resigned from his position with immediate effect.
According to presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, Mr. Abubakar stated in a letter dated December 1 and addressed to President Bola Tinubu that he was stepping down on health grounds.
“President Tinubu has accepted the resignation and thanked Mr. Abubakar for his service to the nation,” Mr. Onanuga said. He added that the President is expected to notify the Senate of Mr. Abubakar’s successor later this week.
Mr. Abubakar, 63, previously served two terms as governor of Jigawa State from 2015 to 2023. President Tinubu appointed him Minister of Defence on August 21, 2023.
Mr. Onanuga noted that the minister’s resignation comes at a time when President Tinubu has declared a national security emergency, with further details expected in due course.
