Ailing Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has been flown to the United Kingdom for medical attention.
The Western Post, which reported the story, said Edun was flown abroad on Monday night on a British Airways flight.
A presidency source confirmed on Tuesday that the decision had now been made, saying, “It’s true, he has left already.”
Presidency sources revealed on Sunday that Edun’s condition was being monitored closely, adding that “yes, he’s indisposed. He’s sick, which is a bit serious, but it’s not a stroke. As I’m talking to you (on Sunday), he’s in his house. He’s not been flown anywhere.”
The President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, had on Sunday said Edun suddenly fell ill.
“As we are talking, he is in Nigeria. He is recuperating. He’s around,” Onanuga said on Sunday.
Due to the minister’s illness, the presidency said Edun would not make it to this year’s World
Onanuga said the Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, would instead lead Nigeria’s delegation to the ongoing global finance meetings.
