Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has called for an experienced hand to lead the Defence Ministry following the resignation of Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru.
PUNCH Online had earlier reported that Badaru stepped down from his position, a development confirmed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement released on Monday.
In his resignation letter, Badaru cited poor health as the reason for leaving office.
President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation and expressed gratitude to the former minister for his service to the nation.
Badaru, a former two-term governor of Jigawa State, was appointed Defence Minister on August 21, 2023.
Reacting in a post via his verified X handle on Tuesday, Sani said the Defence Ministry needs an experienced person to lead in view of the rising insecurity in the country.
The former lawmaker stated that the country should be able to defend itself against bandits and Boko Haram terrorists.
He wrote, “Whether the Defence minister resigned or was removed, the Defence Ministry needs an experienced hand to lead in view of the exigencies of today.
“Nigeria historically fought in the First and Second World Wars, contributed forces for the restoration of peace in DRC Congo, Tanzania, Lebanon, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Sudan, etc. The nation should be able to defend itself against these criminal bandits and terrorists.”
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