The Ministry of Defence has denied reports claiming that the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (Rtd), has resigned or attempted to resign from the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The ministry described the reports, which circulated widely on social media, as false and misleading, insisting that the minister remains fully in office and continues to carry out his responsibilities.
In a statement released on Monday, the Minister’s Special Assistant on Media, Leah Katung-Babatunde, dismissed the claim and urged Nigerians to ignore the publication.
According to her, there was no truth in the reports suggesting that Musa had submitted a resignation letter or was planning to leave his position in the Federal Executive Council.
“We wish to state unequivocally and in the strongest possible terms that these rumours are absolute falsehoods borne out of complete mischief,” she said.
The ministry noted that the Defence Minister remains committed to the task of strengthening national security and supporting ongoing military operations across the country.
Katung-Babatunde said Musa has continued to work closely with security agencies and military authorities in addressing security challenges facing different parts of the nation.
She stated that the minister’s attention remains focused on implementing the defence policies and security objectives of the Federal Government.
“The Minister remains fully focused on his national security mandate, deeply committed to his duties, and completely dedicated to piloting the nation’s defence strategy, with results already being seen,” she stated.
The ministry said the report was deliberately designed to create confusion among members of the public and distract from ongoing efforts aimed at improving security across the country.
