Gusau - Newly Appointed Nigerian Defence Minister did not Resign

The Presidency says there is not an iota truth to rumours that General Aliyu Gusau, who was sworn in as Nigeria's Minister of Defence on March 5, has resigned.

Reuben Abati, the Senior Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan for Media, said here Wednesday that reports saying Gusau had left office after an altercation between him and military commanders were false.

"It is not true that he has resigned," Abati told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

Similarly, in a statement signed by Shehu Maikai, the Press Director at the Ministry of Defence, also denied the reported resignation of Gusau.

"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. 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.

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