Former Minister Solomon Dalung labels Wale Edun a misfit in Tinubu cabinet due to integrity

Former Minister Solomon Dalung claims Wale Edun’s exit from the Tinubu cabinet was a clash between personal integrity and political reality.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 24, 2026, 10:22 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Peoples Gazette

Integrity Cited as Barrier to Cabinet Success

Former Minister Solomon Dalung has sparked political discussion by describing Wale Edun as an unsuitable candidate for the specific political arrangement of the Tinubu administration. Speaking on a televised politics program on Friday, Dalung clarified that his use of the term "misfit" was not a critique of Edun's professional capabilities, but rather a commentary on his character. According to Dalung, Edun is a man of significant integrity, a trait he believes caused friction within the prevailing political environment, ultimately forcing the former finance minister to choose between his principles and his position.

Reflections on a Strained Professional Relationship

The former sports minister revealed that his long standing personal friendship with Edun has faced significant silence since Edun's inauguration. Dalung noted that despite their previous closeness and frequent visits, Edun had stopped taking his calls after joining the cabinet. Rather than viewing this as a personal slight, Dalung attributed the silence to the intense pressures of working under President Tinubu. He remarked that if a figure as close to the President as Edun could be handled in such a manner, it serves as a warning to others currently operating within the administration's inner circle.

Official Resignation and Health Explanations

Addressing recent reports concerning the circumstances of Edun’s departure from the cabinet, Dalung touched upon the official narrative of health grounds. While he acknowledged that health was the reason cited in official media statements, his commentary suggested a deeper underlying cause related to political tolerance. Dalung stated that he understood what the administration was attempting to communicate to the public through that explanation, implying that the toll on Edun's integrity may have reached a breaking point that necessitated his resignation.