Major Cabinet Shake-Up: Tinubu Drops Two Ministers, Picks Replacements

In a swift and decisive move that signals a reset at the heart of government, Tinubu has dropped two cabinet ministers.

Philips News reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council, removing the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa.

This newspaper understands that the sack was disclosed in a statement issued by Yomi Odunuga, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, on Tuesday, citing a memo signed by SGF George Akume.

According to the memo, Taiwo Oyedele has been appointed as the new Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. At the same time, Dr Muttaqha Darma is the Minister-designate for Housing and Urban Development.

The outgoing ministers have been directed to complete handover processes to their successors on or before April 23, 2026.

Akume, while explaining the decision, said the changes are aimed at improving coordination and strengthening delivery in key sectors under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

“These changes are aimed at strengthening cohesion, synergy in governance as well as achieving more impactful delivery on the economy to Nigerians, through the Renewed Hope Agenda,” Akume stated.

He added that President Tinubu acted in line with Sections 147 and 148 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).

President Tinubu also appreciated the outgoing ministers for their service and wished them well in their future endeavours.

Meanwhile, PhilipsNews reports that the unexpected shake-up, announced moments ago, underscores the administration’s push to tighten performance, inject fresh energy, and recalibrate key policy priorities.

The development is already stirring reactions across political and economic circles, with many viewing it as a bold step that could reshape the direction of governance in the weeks ahead.

Something shady is happening in Nigeria’s government….

President Tinubu has quietly stripped Finance Minister Wale Edun (aka Wale Erin) of his real powers.

No full sack yet, but they took away the keys to the money like collecting government revenue, managing cash, handling… pic.twitter.com/8L2gmav0AC

— Slim (@onu_slim) April 21, 2026

Tinubu removes Wale Edun as Minister keh?😹💔

Wetin Remove am?💀

Baba go dey talk Truth under BAT😹

1. He Called for the audit of NNPC’s missing ₦210 trillion🔥

2. He said the FG missed d 2025 revenue target by ₦30 trillion💀
⁰3. He said BOLA’s budget execution is poor😹 pic.twitter.com/8PaQMf5Qpo

— Umar Muhammad Yakubu (@Bhinumhar001) April 21, 2026

Wale Edun finally chop his breakfast.

— Afeez Lawal (@LawalAfeezL) April 21, 2026

Tinubu has just sacked Wale Edun as Minister of Finance and also Dangiwa as Coordinating Minister of the Economy.
I wonder why. pic.twitter.com/HiFUaeXJoV

— AMB. SERAH IBRAHIM (@TheSerahIbrahim) April 21, 2026

I remember Wale Edun screening for Minister of Finance in August 2023.

Stated the Naira’s fair value should not have been near the N860 to $1.

🤣 Abeg who know how much be $1 today, make I know if the man big English and reforms worked? https://t.co/ROaMNQoudY

— 𝐍𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐞 (@nwanyebinladen) April 21, 2026

Was Wale Edun fired by President Bola Tinubu due to incompetence and replaced with Taiwo Oyedele, whom he considers will do a better job?
That is the type of question you get when a presidential communication is shallow and without substance. https://t.co/WfA15tb7t9

— Megami𝕩er (@djokaymegamixer) April 21, 2026

Actually wale edun need the rest he is not feeling good at all and it is affecting his performance

— otunba_parakoyi (@segunolaleye82) April 21, 2026

Man’s tired. Let him go and rest. The coming years should be for him and family and grandchildren. Thank you Wale Edun what for the foundation you laid. Enjoy your rest.

— Bolaji Fesomade (@MasterBolaji) April 21, 2026

Wale Edun has been sacked and replaced with the Tax man Taiwo Oyedele.

Must be a reward for a job well done.

— Chi ❤️ (@kindwest) April 21, 2026

Mr Wale Edun has done his best. May the Lord grant him good health

— Julius J. Adebayo (@HeIsJayjam) April 21, 2026