Buhari Critic, Seun Onigbinde Resigns From Budget Ministry Over ‘Furore’ Generated By Appointment

Following the hostile criticism that greeted his appointment as a technical adviser in the Ministry of Budget and National Planning, BudgIT’s co-founder, Seun Onigbinde, has resigned from the position.

Onigbinde announced the resignation in a statement posted on his medium page on Monday.

THE WHISTLER had reported how the data analyst came under heavy criticism from his followers on twitter after announcing that he had accepted an “advisory role” in the budget ministry.

The critics had accused him of using his influence to “to set mob against government” in order to get federal appointment.

Announcing the resignation, Onigbinde said: “Upon further reflections on the furore that has been generated by my new role as the Technical Adviser to the Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, I humbly resign the appointment.

 “I am very grateful to the Honourable Minister, Prince Clem Ikanade Agba, for believing in my expertise and I also thank everyone who sent his or her congratulations to me in the short period. I have also been humbled by the faith and belief that numerous persons have expressed in me.

“My sincere interest is to see a Nigeria that grows and optimises resources for the benefits of all Nigerians.

“My loyalty to the good cause of our nation, Nigeria compelled me to accept the call to provide technical skills and this experience has more than strengthened it.

“I also want to wish the Nigerian Government, led by President Muhammadu Buhari, well. I will always be of help to the federal government in my capacity as the Director of BudgIT, a critical fiscal transparency group, as I have been to several agencies. I would also work to ensure that BudgIT continues to build civic awareness on the right of every Nigerian to know how public resources are managed.”