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“It has been a pleasure and privilege to serve your administration and the Renewed Hope Agenda”^[1]

Context. Resigning as finance minister citing health reasons, amid reports that he had been dismissed; the Presidency said he resigned. Follow the source link for the full statement.

“A credible fiscal plan isn't just an executive responsibility, it requires strong collaboration and oversight”^[2]

Context. Conference on parliamentary oversight of public debt; he cited a debt-to-GDP ratio of 38.8% and urged legislators to scrutinise borrowing. Follow the source link for the full statement.

“In today's evolving global landscape, self-reliance is essential.”^[3]

Context. High-level roundtable on domestic public resource mobilisation; argued for domestic revenue reform. Follow the source link for the full statement.

“The administration inherited an economy on the brink, but through targeted reforms, we are now on a recovery path”^[4]

Context. Briefing senators on the 2025 Appropriation Bill; credited fuel-subsidy removal and foreign-exchange reforms with improving revenue. Follow the source link for the full statement.

“I will humbly seek one so as to provide detailed explanations to the questions asked.”^[5]

Context. Responding to Senator Abdul Ningi's questions on how fuel-subsidy savings and debt service in the 2024 budget were spent; asked for a closed-door session. Follow the source link for the full statement.