BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks Two Ministers, Elevates Taiwo Oyedele in Cabinet Shake-Up

By Tgnews Reporter

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle, resulting in the exit of two key ministers from the Federal Executive Council (FEC) and the appointment of new leadership in critical portfolios.

According to an official statement issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, have been relieved of their duties.

In the immediate reconfiguration, Taiwo Oyedele has been elevated to assume the role of Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. Oyedele previously served as Minister of State in the same ministry.

Additionally, Muttaqha Rabe Darma has been named as ministerial nominee and minister designate for the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, pending necessary confirmations.

The directive also mandates Dangiwa to hand over responsibilities to the Minister of State within the ministry, while all transition processes are to be concluded on or before the close of business on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Explaining the rationale behind the reshuffle, Akume stated that the move is designed to “strengthen cohesion and synergy in governance, as well as ensure more impactful economic delivery to Nigerians under the Renewed Hope Agenda.”

He emphasized that the President exercised his constitutional powers under Sections 147 and 148 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) in effecting the changes.

President Tinubu expressed appreciation to the outgoing ministers for their service and wished them success in their future endeavors, while assuring that efforts to reinvigorate the cabinet will remain ongoing.

The development signals a strategic adjustment within the administration as it seeks to recalibrate its economic and governance priorities.