I’ve not resigned-Minister of Defence

Gusau

Minister of Defence, General Aliyu Gusau, has denied reports circulating in some media that he has resigned his appointment.

He made this known through Adebisi Adekunle, his Senior Special Assistant on Media in Abuja, this SHOWBIZPLUSNG can reveal.

The Office of the Presidency has also denied the reports. “It is not true that he has resigned,” said Reuben Abati, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media; denying that rumors that Gusau had left office after an altercation between him and top military brass.

A similar statement signed by Shehu Maikai, Press Director of the Ministry of Defence also denied the rumored resignation.

“The attention of the ministry had been drawn to a media posting on the social network that the minister had resigned.

“I wish to state, categorically, that the minister has not resigned his appointment,” Maikai said.

“We thank all those that have called to verify the rumour and reassure you all that Gusau remains the Minister of Defence,” the statement said.

Gusua, a former National Security Adviser, was sworn in as Minister of Defence by President Goodluck Jonathan on March 5 along with 10 other cabinet appointees.

On March 8, 2010, President, Goodluck Jonathan announced the removal of Major General Sarki Mukhtar as National Security Adviser and replaced him with Gusau

Gusau held the same position during the most of the Obasanjo administration.