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Tinubu Group accuses Wale Edun of historic zero budget performance.
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The group demands his resignation, citing worsening economic hardship.
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It also warned the National Assembly against shielding him.
The South West Agenda for Tinubu (SWAGA) has demanded the resignation of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, accusing him of pushing Nigeria into a fiscal crisis.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement on Monday signed by its president, Otunba Adedayo Adewole, SWAGA alleged that Edun has failed President Bola Tinubu and betrayed Nigerians’ trust with what it described as “a historic zero percent capital budget performance.”
“Until this moment, capital budget performance under this administration is at zero. That is not a figure of speech, it is the stark reality of a failed economic team. Wale Edun should resign and go home because he has failed completely in his responsibility to the nation,” Adewole declared.
The group expressed dismay that despite heavy borrowing at home and abroad, the government under Edun has been unable to service domestic debts or implement the 2025 Appropriation Act, even as the country enters September.
According to SWAGA, the inability to execute capital projects such as roads, hospitals, schools, power, and water infrastructure has left citizens stranded. It described the economic hardship as “man-made and avoidable,” blaming it on poor policy choices and indifference to citizens’ suffering.
“This is not the Renewed Hope Nigerians were promised. This is renewed hardship. It is both ironic and tragic that a minister who was given so much trust by the president and the people has failed to deliver even the minimum of expectations,” Adewole said.
SWAGA also held the National Assembly accountable, warning lawmakers not to shield Edun from responsibility. It urged President Tinubu to replace him with someone capable of implementing practical fiscal solutions.
“If Edun remains, the suffering of Nigerians will remain. If Edun goes, then perhaps a new dawn can begin,” the group added.
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