BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks His Finance Minister, Wale Edun

President​ Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a fresh cabinet reshuffle, removing Wale Edun as minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, alongside Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, minister of Housing and Urban Development.

The decision, announced on Tuesday, is part of efforts to strengthen coordination and improve policy delivery under the administration’s economic agenda.

Following the shake-up, Taiwo Oyedele has been appointed as the new Finance Minister, while

Dr. Muttaqha Darma is set to take over the Housing portfolio.

According to the Presidency, outgoing ministers have been directed to complete their handover processes on or before April 23, 2026.

Officials say the move is aimed at boosting cohesion within the Federal Executive Council and accelerating economic reforms.