Minister of Transportaiom, Rotimi Amaech, has resigned his position.
His resignation followed a directive by President Muhammadu Buhari on appointees interested in contesting the 2023 elections.
His resignation letter which was quoted by the Amaechi Presidential Media Committee (APMC) signed by Kingsley Wali reads: “It is with mixed feelings that I tender my resignation as the Minister of Transportation of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to contest for the Presidential ticket of our great party, the All Progressives Congress.
“Your Excellency, it has been a great honour and privilege serving as a member of your cabinet following your historic victory at the polls in 2015. Under your administration, the Ministry of Transportation has recorded significant achievements, made possible by your visionary support and commitment to ensuring that we deliver on our mandate.
“As I embark on the next phase of our mission to work towards a better Nigeria for ALL NIGERIANS, I humbly seek Your Excellency’s prayers, blessings and look towards your continuous support and guidance.
“Your Excellency, whilst humbly seeking your kind consideration of my request please accept the assurances of my highest esteem.”
Already, Ministers of Science and Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu; Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio and gbonnaya Onu, and Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, Minister of State for Education, have resigned their positions to pursue their presidential ambition.
The president had, on May 11, directed all appointees seeking elective offices to resign on or before May 16
