The Presidency has described as untrue the report by an online medium earlier today that the Minister of Defense, Lt.-Gen Aliyu Gusau (rtd.) has resigned. General Gusau remains in Office as Minister of Defence.
His absence from today’s meeting of the Federal Executive Council which was cited in support of the false report of his resignation was with the permission of President Goodluck Jonathan.
This is contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President, (Media & Publicity), Reuben Abati.