Nigeria’s presidency has dismissed rumours that the Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun suffered a stroke or had been flown abroad for treatment.
“Yes, he’s indisposed. He’s sick, which is a bit serious, but it’s not stroke,” the source said.
The source continued, “As I’m talking to you, he’s in his house. He has not been flown anywhere.
Of course, he might seek medical attention elsewhere if the doctors say that is necessary. So, it’s not true that he has a stroke.“He doesn’t have a stroke, which is why we put it in the statement that he is indisposed.”
Another official confirmed that Edun is receiving care by Nigerian doctors and may seek medical attention abroad if the need arises..
They’re still monitoring him. If he needs medical care outside Nigeria, he will go. But he’s still at home,” he said, adding, “There are no plans to replace him.“
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the Minister is receiving medical care in Nigeria.“Yes, he’s indisposed. Wale Edun is about 69 years old. He suddenly fell ill.
As we are talking, he is in Nigeria. He is recuperating. He’s around,” Onanuga confirmed on Sunday evening.
