The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has resigned his appointment with immediate effect.

His resignation was contained in a letter addressed to President Tinubu and dated December 1.

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this to the press on Monday.

The presidential spokesman said Abubakar resigned on health grounds.

Onanuga said President Tinubu accepted Abubakar’s resignation and thanked him for his services to the nation.