Aliyu Audu has resigned from his role as Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Bola Tinubu, citing ethical concerns over the direction of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government.
Audu submitted his resignation letter on June 8, 2025, through the office of the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. The letter stated: “I write to formally tender my resignation as Senior Special Assistant to the president on Public Affairs, effective immediately.”
In a separate statement released to the public, Audu clarified that his resignation was motivated by conscience rather than political defection. He expressed discomfort with what he described as attempts to turn Nigeria into a one-party state under the APC.
“Though I do not align with the PDP, I refuse to be used directly or indirectly as an instrument to reduce Nigeria to a one-party state,” Audu said. “That would be a betrayal of both divine favor and democratic principle.”
The presidency has yet to issue an official response to the resignation.
