Aliyu Audu resigns as Tinubu’s Special Assistant

 

Aliyu Audu, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Public Affairs, has officially resigned from his position, effective immediately

In a resignation letter dated June 8, 2025, and submitted through the office of the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, Audu expressed his gratitude to President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve. He described it as “an honour to contribute to the public communication efforts of this administration.”

While the resignation letter did not give a detailed explanation for his decision, Audu later clarified that it was driven by personal conviction.He stated that he could not, in good conscience, be part of efforts that might undermine Nigeria’s democracy or reduce the country to a one-party state.

As of now, the Presidency has not issued an official response to his departure.