JUST IN: Buhari Accepts Adeosun's Resignation

Kemi Adeosun, former Minister for Finance

President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the resignation of Kemi Adeosun as Minister of Finance.

According to a statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, the President thanked the Minister for her services to the nation and wished her well in her future pursuits.

“The President also approved that the Minister of State Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, should oversee the Ministry of Finance with effect from today,” Adesina added.

Earlier on Friday, two sources had told online medium, SaharaReporters that Adeosun had resigned her position as Minister of Finance.

This website had earlier reported how Buhari decided to let go of Adeosun “a few weeks ago” in order to buy some credibility for the government.