Defence Minister Denies Resignation Rumours

Reports of Defence minister, Mr Aliyu Gusau’s resignation yesterday, caused quite a stir.

Mr. Gusau was said to have submitted his resignation after a row he had with defence chief of staff, Alex Badeh.

Gusau, has denied widespread reports of his resignation.

A national daily had sent him a text asking if he had resigned and in a brief text message, he replied, "No I did not".

Gusau said the reports about him leaving office were unfounded.

Reuben Abati, spokesperson for President Goodluck Jonathan, had yesterday denied the reports saying that Gusau’s absence at the weekly federal cabinet meeting was due to illness.

This is coming not long after the Federal government concluded plans to go after Boko Haram sponsors in a bid to curtail Boko Haram deadly attacks.
source naij.com