Exit of Wale Edun: Matters arising in an era where truth is inconvenient

Wale Edun's removal as Nigeria's Minister of Finance exposes troubling contradictions in governance under President Tinubu. In September 2025, Tinubu claimed Nigeria was not borrowing, but by December, Edun revealed a revenue shortfall of 30 trillion naira and borrowing of 14.1 trillion naira. This clash between political optimism and fiscal reality led to the reassignment of his responsibilities, signaling his fall from favor.