The controversy generated by the breaking news report on Saharareporters that Nigeria new defence minister, Aliyu Gusau is yet to abate.According to news,Gusau resigns following issues he has with service chiefs on security matters especially Boko Haram.
Presidential spokesman, Mr. Reuben Abati said Gusau’s absence from the cabinet meeting was because he had flu.However, in a phone conversation with the junior minister in the defense minister,Mr. Musiliu Obanikoro was quoted to have confirmed there was a disagreement, only downplaying it to mean it was a slight one.
Meanwhile, Mr. Jonathan is already reaching out to people who can persuade Gusau to rescind his earlier resignation as defense minister.